Nutrients and Their Functions
What nutrients and their functions means
The classes of nutrients, their food sources and their roles in the body.
Worked example
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Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
Working: Carbohydrates such as rice, yam and bread are the body’s main and cheapest source of energy.
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Related skills
Other Food Nutrients & Diet skills in Food & Nutrition, at the same point in the course.
Other Food & Nutrition topics
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Exams that assess nutrients and their functions
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