Which of the following food components does not provide any nutrients?

(a) Milk

(b) Water

(c) Fruit Juice

(d) Vegetable soup

(b) Water

Water is essential for survival, but it does not provide any nutrients in the nutritional sense. It contains no calories and has no carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, or minerals (unless they are dissolved in it from the source).

Its primary roles are to act as a solvent, regulate body temperature, transport substances, and facilitate countless chemical reactions in the body.

The other options are all sources of nutrients:

• Milk: Rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium, and vitamins.
• Fruit Juice: Provides carbohydrates (sugar) and vitamins (like Vitamin C).
• Vegetable soup: Contains vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.