Which food groups provide energy?

• A. Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes
• B. Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats
• C. Water, Fiber, Minerals
• D. Sugars, Fats, Proteins

Answer: (B)

Energy comes from the three macronutrient groups: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These are the nutrients that supply calories when you eat them. Carbohydrates and fats are the primary energy sources, with fats providing the most energy per gram, and proteins can also supply energy, especially if carbs and fats are limited, though their main role is building and repairing body tissues. Therefore, the best answer lists Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats.

Vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes do not provide energy; they support metabolism but don’t supply calories. Water, fiber, and minerals likewise don’t provide energy. The option mentioning Sugars, Fats, Proteins is close because sugars are a carbohydrate, but the standard grouping used for energy-providing nutrients is carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.