Practice What Are Nutrients? (2.2.1) - Food and Nutrition

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Question 1.
What are nutrients?
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Think about what food provides to our body.
Question 2.
Name one macronutrient.
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They are needed in large amounts.
3Question 3.
What are the two main categories of nutrients?
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Macronutrients and Micronutrients
- Proteins and Carbohydrates
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Consider the size - macro means large.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dietary fiber is a type of sugar.
- True
- False
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Think about how fiber behaves in the body.
Question 5.
Evaluate the importance of dietary fiber in relation to digestive health and provide examples of foods high in fiber.
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Consider how fiber functions during digestion.
Question 6.
Discuss how insufficient water intake affects bodily functions and the importance of hydration in a balanced diet.
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Think about what happens when you feel thirsty.

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