Nutrients In Foods And In The Body Flashcards
1
Q
What three organic nutrients can be used to provide energy in the body
A
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
2
Q
What are the three energy-yielding nutrients
A
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
3
Q
What is another name that carbohydrate, fat and protein
A
Macronutrients
4
Q
What makes up micronutrients
A
Vitamins and minerals
5
Q
What is energy measured in
A
Kilojoules
6
Q
How much kilojoules does protein, carbohydrates and fat contain
A
Proteins = 17 Carbohydrate = 17 Fat = 37
7
Q
True or false alcohol is considered a nutrient
A
False
It interferes with the growth, maintenance and repair of the body
