Food and Health Answers

A person's metabolism remains constant throughout life.

A calorie is another term for carbohydrate.

Minerals are inorganic substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ contain all nine essential amino acids. A. Simple carbohydrates B. Incomplete proteins C. Complete proteins D. Complex carbohydrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Fat in the body helps to protect vital organs.

What percent of one’s daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates? A. 10 - 35% B. 20 - 35% C. 45 - 65% D. 70 - 75% Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.

Barbara creates a table of the six essential nutrients.MacronutrientsMicronutrientsCarbohydratesFatsProteinsVitaminsWaterMineralsWhere did Barbara make an error in placement of a nutrient?

Grains, seeds, nuts and root vegetables are examples of _________ carbohydrates and they take a __________ amount of time to break down, allowing one to feel full longer. A. simple...longer B. complex...shorter C. simple...shorter D. complex...longer Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The body can get water from milk, juices, fruits, and vegetables. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.