★ Must-know
There are six classes of nutrients:
Nutrients can be classified as:
📌 Macronutrients are needed in relatively large amounts, whereas micronutrients are needed in relatively small amounts.
Further detail
CPFV MW: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
1. Which set lists the six classes of nutrients?
2. Which classification scheme distinguishes nutrients by whether they provide energy to the body?
3. A nutrient required in a relatively small amount would be classified as which type?
How many classes of nutrients are there?
There are six classes of nutrients.
Which nutrients are classified as organic or inorganic, essential or nonessential?
Nutrients can be classified by these categories.
What distinguishes macronutrients from micronutrients?
Macronutrients are needed in large amounts, micronutrients in small amounts.
Which nutrients yield energy?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins yield energy.
What do organic nutrients contain?
Carbon.
Which nutrient types are organic nutrients?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins.
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