Which nutrient is described as the forgotten nutrient that cushions organs and helps regulate body temperature?

• A. Provides all essential amino acids
• B. Is a source of energy
• C. Cushions organs and helps regulate body temperature
• D. The forgotten nutrient; cushions organs, helps regulate body temperature

Answer: (D)

Fat is the nutrient described. It cushions organs by providing protective padding inside the body and helps regulate body temperature through insulation under the skin. This combination—being called the forgotten nutrient and carrying out cushioning and temperature-regulating roles—best matches the description. While fats are also a dense source of energy, the phrase that explicitly mentions both the forgotten nutrient idea and the cushioning/insulation function aligns most closely with fat’s well-known roles. The other descriptions refer to different nutrients or only one aspect (like energy) without capturing the full idea. So the nutrient in question is fat.