There are six categories of nutrients ; [blank_start]Proteins[blank_end] (made of 20 different sub units), [blank_start]Carbohydrates[blank_end] (simple and complex), [blank_start]Fats[blank_end] (two categories with several types), [blank_start]Minerals[blank_end] (15 plus), [blank_start]Vitamins[blank_end] (13 different ones), [blank_start]Water[blank_end]. This makes a total of 50 nutrients.
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Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Question 2
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All 6 categories of nutrients are present in your body but in different amounts; [blank_start]50-60%[blank_end] water, [blank_start]15-25%[blank_end] fats, [blank_start]18-20%[blank_end] protein, [blank_start]4-5%[blank_end] minerals, [blank_start]less than 1%[blank_end] of carbohydrates and vitamins.
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50-60%
15-25%
18-20%
4-5%
less than 1%
Question 3
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Essential Nutrients are nutrients that your body is able to produce sufficient amounts of.
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True
False
Question 4
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What nutrients provide energy?
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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Question 5
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What nutrients provide structure?
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Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Question 6
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What nutrients maintain regulation and repair?
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Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Question 7
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What does RDA stand for?
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Recommended Dietary Approval
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Question 8
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Your body copes by a process called [blank_start]Homestasis[blank_end].