Question

Which of the following food items does not provide any nutrient?

• A. Milk
• B. Water
• C. Orange Juice
• D. Tomato soup

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Water

The correct option is B.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Water is a precious natural resource.
2. Water is necessary or essential for the survival of all living things and we can't imagine a world without it.
3. Unfortunately, water does not provide any nutrients from the given food items.
4. Still, it is required by our bodies for a variety of functions, such as transporting digested food and influencing and controlling body temperature.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Milk provides fats, calcium, proteins as well as some vitamins.
2. Milk is a high-quality protein source that contains all of the essential amino acids.
3. Whole milk contains a lot of energy in form of saturated fat, which could also help stop muscle mass from being used as an energy source.
4. Low-fat milk has all of the benefits of full-fat milk while containing less fat and therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option C:

1. Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C and many other macronutrients Orange juice is high in many nutrients, folate, and potassium.
2. Excessive consumption of orange juice, which is high in fructose and acidic by nature, can be harmful to the body.
3. Therefore this option is also incorrect.

Option D:

1. Tomato soup is also a good source of Vitamin C and fibers.
2. Tomato soup is also high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K.
3. Tomato soup contains copper and selenium, two important nutrients with a variety of tomato health advantages.
4. Tomato soup contains a lot of antioxidants and therefore, this option is also incorrect.

Final answer: Water does not provide any nutrients to our body.