Questions: Match the following: Nutrient. Can be divided into nine categories Consists only of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats A substance in food the body uses to promote normal growth, maintenance, and repair Consists only of vitamins and minerals

To match the given descriptions with the appropriate terms, let's analyze each statement:

1. Nutrient. Can be divided into nine categories:

   • Nutrients are substances that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth. The nine categories of nutrients typically include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.
   • Match: Nutrient

2. Consists only of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats:

   • These are the macronutrients, which are the primary components of our diet and provide energy.
   • Match: Macronutrients

3. A substance in food the body uses to promote normal growth, maintenance, and repair:

   • This is a general definition of a nutrient, as nutrients are essential for these bodily functions.
   • Match: Nutrient

4. Consists only of vitamins and minerals:

   • These are the micronutrients, which are essential for various bodily functions but are needed in smaller amounts compared to macronutrients.
   • Match: Micronutrients

5. IDON'T KNOWYET:

   • This appears to be a placeholder or an indication of uncertainty, and it does not match any of the descriptions provided.

In summary, the matches are:

• Nutrient: A substance in food the body uses to promote normal growth, maintenance, and repair.
• Macronutrients: Consists only of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
• Micronutrients: Consists only of vitamins and minerals.