8.1.5: Nutrients Work Together

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Erin O'Hara-Leslie, Amdra C. Wade, Kimberly B. McLain, SUNY Broome

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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.

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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

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.