Question

what i know about nutrients
directions: match the nutrient to its main function in the body. then answer the questions based on what youve learned about nutrients.
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
vitamins
minerals
water
a. make skin, muscle and bone, and repair damaged tissue.
b. control body processes, including digestion, healing and energy production.
c. insulate against cold and protect internal organs.
d. provide the bodys most important source of energy.
e. carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
f. contribute to water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function.
① what are 2 foods that give you each of these nutrients?
complex carbohydrates:
protein:
healthy fats:
vitamins:
minerals:
② why is it important to drink plenty of water?

Explanation:

Carbohydrates provide the body's main energy source. Fats insulate and protect organs. Proteins build and repair tissues. Vitamins and minerals control body - processes. Water carries nutrients and oxygen. For complex carbohydrates, foods like whole - wheat bread and brown rice can be sources. For protein, chicken and beans are good. For healthy fats, avocados and nuts. For vitamins, oranges and carrots. Minerals can be found in dairy and leafy greens. Drinking plenty of water is important as it carries nutrients and oxygen, contributes to water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function.

Answer:

Carbohydrates - E
Fats - C
Proteins - A
Vitamins - B
Minerals - B
Water - E

1. Complex carbohydrates: Whole - wheat bread, brown rice

Protein: Chicken, beans
Healthy fats: Avocados, nuts
Vitamins: Oranges, carrots
Minerals: Dairy, leafy greens

1. It is important to drink plenty of water because it carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body and contributes to water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function.