Question

4.1: matching activity
match the terms with the correct definition.
carbohydrates
a. organic nutrients that promote growth and development, help regulate body processes, maintain healthy skin, and help the body reserve energy.
fats
b. nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.
minerals
c. inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources.
utrients
d. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes.
nutrition
e. process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth.
protein
f. chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function.
vitamins
g. nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids, that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the major energy - source for the body found in fruits, etc. (B). Fats are made of fatty acids and provide energy for muscles and help with vitamin/ nutrient transport (G). Minerals are inorganic nutrients absorbed from various sources (C). Nutrients are substances for growth, energy, and function (F). Nutrition is the process of choosing and consuming food (E). Protein is used to build and maintain cells and can act as hormones/ enzymes (D). Vitamins are organic nutrients for growth, etc. (A).

Answer:

carbohydrates - B
fats - G
minerals - C
nutrients - F
nutrition - E
protein - D
vitamins - A