Which of the following nutrients does NOT provide energy?

Question

1) Which of the following nutrients does NOT provide energy?

A. protein

B. vitamins

C. carbohydrates

D. fat

2) Which of the following is recommended for a healthy diet?

A. Reduce dietary fiber intake.

B. Consume less than 10 % of total calories from saturated fat.

C. Emphasize simple carbohydrates over complex carbohydrates.

D. Minimize consumption of mono-unsaturated fats.

3) Which is true about complex carbohydrates?

A. They are high in calories and lead to weight gain.

B. They should comprise the bulk of your diet.

C. They are removed in most processed food.

D. They promote cholesterol formation.

4) The average intake of dietary fiber is much lower than the recommended amount of g/day.

A. 15-20

B. 25 - 35

C. 35-45

D. 45-50

5) All of the following are considered "fat-soluble" vitamins EXCEPT

A. A.

B. B.

C. E.

D, K.

6) Monounsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in which type of oil?

A. soybean

B. olive

C. sunflower

D. safflower

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Every living thing requires energy to carry out their daily activities. The energy they require comes by eating food. The process of consuming food and making use of the nutrients from the food items to ensure survival, maintenance growth and development and the repair of tissues is referred to as nutrition.

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lyytutoria · Accepted Answer

1. All nutrients provide energy in some form, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. vitamins is the nutrieint that does not supply direct energy, and therefore, they are not an energy supplying nutrient. 2. High fiber intake, increased consumption of mono unsaturated sweeteners and complex carbs are all important factors in a healthy diet. Healthy diet is evident by the B recommendation to reduce saturated fats consumption by 10%. 3. Complex carbohydrates are often used to bulk up and reduce weight. However, they do not raise cholesteril levels. The C option that complex carbohydrates are not present in processed foods is true. 4. Humans need 10 to 15 grams of dietary fiber daily. However, the recommended intake range is 25 to 35 gm/day 5. The correct answer is B. Vitamin B. Vitamins classify as essential nutrients that aid in boosting the immune system, absorbing calcium for strong teeth and bones, among others. They categorize into water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.

Fat-soluble vitamins refer to vitamins that easily liquify in fats. Examples include vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin D, and vitamin E.
Water-soluble vitamins signify vitamins that dissolve only in water. Examples include vitamin C and vitamin B complex.

6. The correct answer is B.olive Olive oil can be consumed to consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.

Joanne Lam · Answer

1. All nutrients provide energy in some form, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. vitamins is the nutrieint that does not supply direct energy, and therefore, they are not an energy supplying nutrient.

2. High fiber intake, increased consumption of mono unsaturated sweeteners and complex carbs are all important factors in a healthy diet. Healthy diet is evident by the B recommendation to reduce saturated fats consumption by 10%

3. Complex carbohydrates are often used to bulk up and reduce weight. However, they do not raise cholesteril levels. The C option that complex carbohydrates are not present in processed foods is true.

4. Humans need 10 to 15 grams of dietary fiber daily. However, the recommended intake range is 25 to $435 gm/day

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Which of the following nutrients does NOT provide energy?