Question

Read the following statements about nutrients and fill in the blanks.

Nutrients are categorised into 2 main types, (i)______ and (ii)______; the first type provides energy and consists of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and is needed in (iii)______ quantities. The second type consists of regulatory nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and is required in (iv)______ quantities.

• A. (i) micronutrients (ii) larger (iii) smaller (iv) macronutrients
• B. (i) larger (ii) smaller (iii) macronutrients (iv) micronutrients
• C. (i) smaller (ii) macronutrients (iii) micronutrients (iv) larger
• D. (i) macronutrients (ii) micronutrients (iii) larger (iv) smaller

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i) macronutrients (ii) micronutrients (iii) larger (iv) smaller

Macronutrients are needed in large quantities. Energy providing macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. They form the bulk of the food you eat and provide energy for cell function and matter for growth and development. Micronutrients like the vitamins and minerals regulate and coordinate various body functions and act as the maintenance staff of the body.