Question

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs.
Match each nutrient to its description.

phosphorous

calcium

cholesterol

vitamin E

fiber

carbohydrate that slows the absorption
of sugars into the bloodstream



antioxidant that protects cells from
damage and promotes healthy skin



mineral involved in the process through
which muscles contract and relax



lipid molecule produced by all cells
in the body and that forms lipoproteins



mineral found in every cell of the body
and is involved in the formation of teeth

Answer 1

These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water. ... Box 2.1 Nutrient types and their names .... Needed for absorption of calcium from small intestines.

Answer 2

Nutrients are matched as follows-

carbohydrate that slows the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream - fiber

High fibre food contain less amount of carbohydrates and hence slower the absorption.

antioxidant that protects cells from

damage and promotes healthy skin - vitamin E

Antioxidants are important components that scavenge free radicals. Which in turn are harmful for body.

mineral involved in the process through which muscles contract and relax - calcium

Magnesium and calcium are two important inorganic elements that are required for muscle contraction and relaxation.

lipid molecule produced by all cells

in the body and that forms lipoproteins - cholesterol

Cholesterol is lipid molecule which plays important role. It also acts as precursors for various hormones, and vitamin D..

mineral found in every cell of the body and is involved in the formation of teeth - phosphorous

Phosphorus is an inorganic element, mainly involved in bones and teeth formation. It is a macronutrient for body.