The Six Essential Nutrients

1. The Six Essential Nutrients Health and Nutrition

2. What are the 6 Essential Nutrients? • Water • Minerals • Proteins • Vitamins • Carbohydrates • Fats

3. Water W A T E R orks to keep muscles and skin toned ids in weight loss ransports oxygen & nutrients to cells liminates toxins & waste from the body and helps with digestion egulates body temperature Sources: water, juices, soups

4. Minerals • Minerals build bones, teeth, blood and helps the body use energy. • Iron • Transports oxygen around the body in the red blood cells • Sources: red meat, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals • Calcium • Keeps bones and teeth strong • Sources: milk, cheese

5. Protein • Builds and repairs cells • Fights infections • Makes blood strong • Sources: tuna, chicken, milk, egg

6. Vitamins • Facilitate and regulate body processes. • Essential for growth and health • Sources: • Vitamin C—orange juice • Vitamin D – Sun, milk

7. Carbohydrates • Provide energy for muscles, nerves and the brain • Good sources of fiber that are essential for digestion • Sources: bread, cereal, potatoes, beans

8. Fats • Provides energy and helps digestion • Not all fats are good for you, but you need monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. • Use fats sparingly • Sources: butter, oil