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Food and Health

Question 22 • PMHS Health Q2

Barbara creates a table of the six essential nutrients.MacronutrientsMicronutrientsCarbohydratesFatsProteinsVitaminsWaterMineralsWhere did Barbara make an error in placement of a nutrient?

Answer
A
fats
B
vitamins
C
water
D
carbohydrates

Explanation

Water is an essential nutrient, but it is generally classified as a macronutrient because the body needs it in large amounts. Barbara placed water under micronutrients, so that is the error. Fats and carbohydrates are correctly listed as macronutrients, and vitamins are correctly listed as micronutrients.

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