The Six Essential Nutrient Groups
QUIZ
Fill in the blanks using the word bank below:
Calcium Carbohydrates Functions Complex Vitamins Iron
Saturated
Protein Polyunsaturated Simple Transports Amino acids
Monounsaturated
1. Water ____________ other nutrients to cells, carries wastes away, and
aids digestion.
2. _____________ and ____________ are the two main minerals that each
individual needs.
3. Fish, meat, chicken, eggs, milk, and soy beans are great sources of
______________.
4. _____________ are essential for growth and health.
5. _____________ are described as "brain food".
6. The three groups of fatty acids are _________________,
_________________, and ______________________.
7. Water is key to all bodily ____________________.
8. ____________________ are considered to be the building blocks of our
body tissue.
9. ____________________ carbohydrate foods provide calories, but not
much else.
10. ____________________ carbohydrate foods provide calories and other
nutrients.
