The actual Six Primary Nutrients

Question 1

The Six Primary Nutrients are

Answer 1

1. Protein
2. Fats
3. Carbohydrates
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Question 2

Protein is used…

Answer 2

to make and repair the body’s cells

Question 3

Two types of Proteins are…

Also state two sources

Answer 3

Complete and Incomplete Proteins
Complete: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Cheese, Eggs, Yogurt,
Milk, Soy
Incomplete: Wheat, Barley, Beans, Lentils, Veggies

Question 4

Fats are…

Answer 4

substances that build brain cells, help absorb certain vitamins, and insulate our bodies. They provide more calories per gram than any other nutrient.

Question 5

The three types of Fats are

Also state two sources

Answer 5

1. Saturated - Meat, Dairy, Eggs, Cheese, Butter
2. Unsaturated - Olives, Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil,
   Avocados; Fish
3. Trans - Hydrogenated Oils & Margarine

Question 6

Carbohydrates are

Answer 6

broken down into glucose to feed our body’s cells. They

provide fuel to give our bodies energy.

Question 7

The two types of Carbs are

Also state two sources

Answer 7

Simple Carbs - Sugar, White Flour, Cakes, Cookies, Jelly, Honey
Complex Carbs - Whole Grains; Rice, Potatoes, Pasta, Bread, Fruits, Vegetables