8.1.5: Nutrients Work Together
It is important to have a well-balanced diet. While each of the individual nutrients discussed above are important, it is important that a person take in a combination of all of them to make a well-balanced diet. Together they work to keep the body working at its optimum (best) level.
Select the nutrient category to which the food in the list belongs.
A. Protein B. Carbohydrate C. Fat
1. Butter
2. Tuna fish
3. Steak
4. Noodles
5. Margarine
6. Canola oil
7. Peanut butter
8. Tortillas
9. Eggs
10. Olive oil
11. Beef
12. Bread
13. Crackers
14. Hamburger
15. Shrimp
16. Mashed potatoes
17. Oatmeal
18. Rice
19. Vegetable oil
20. Chicken
21. Salad dressing
22. Hot dogs
23. Popcorn
- Answer
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1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. C
22. A
23. B
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Protein sources include meats, poultry, fish, peanut butter, and eggs. Carbohydrate sources include pasta, rice, potatoes, popcorn, and grains. Fats include oils, butter, margarine, and salad dressings.