2.2 - Nutrients: The Building Blocks of Food
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What are the two categories of nutrients?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need in large versus small amounts.
Give an example of a food that contains carbohydrates.
💡 Hint: Think about what you often eat to fuel your energy.
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Which of the following is classified as a macronutrient?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need in larger amounts.
True or False: Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body.
💡 Hint: Recall which vitamins need to be consumed regularly.
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Analyze how a diet lacking in dietary fiber could affect digestive health.
💡 Hint: What happens when food moves too slowly through the digestive system?
Evaluate the differences in health impacts between consuming saturated fats versus unsaturated fats.
💡 Hint: Consider which fats are typically recommended for a heart-healthy diet.
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