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Essential Nutrients and Their Roles in Human Health

Prepare for your Health and Nutrition final with this focused assessment. Dive into key nutritional concepts and dietary guidelines that are crucial for maintaining good health. This quiz evaluates your understanding of essential...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Sample Question 1
What are essential nutrients?

Substances that the body must get from food because it cannot manufacture it or cannot make enough of it to fit its needs -there are 45 essential nutrients- 6 catagories

Substances that the body can produce on its own without relying on food.

Nutrients that are only found in certain types of processed foods.

Compounds that are not necessary for the body's functioning.

Sample Question 2
What are the 6 categories of Essential Nutrients?

Alcohol

-Proteins -Fats -Carbohydrates -Vitamins -Minerals -Water

Fiber

Sugar

Sample Question 3
What is the importance of protein in the body?

- Proteins form key parts of the body's main structural components- bones and muscles- and of blood, enzymes, cell membranes, and some hormones --Protein is made up of amino acids - 1g protein = 4kcal

Protein has no role in the body's essential functions.

Protein does not contribute to energy production in the body.

Protein is mainly found in fruits and vegetables.

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