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6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS. What are nutrients? What do nutrients do for our bodies? How can we get nutrients? Are all nutrients good for you?. PROTEIN. For Growth and REPAIR of body cells. PROTEIN GROUP. Red meat (Beef) Poultry Fish Eggs Dry Beans Nuts

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6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

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  1. 6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS • What are nutrients? • What do nutrients do for our bodies? • How can we get nutrients? • Are all nutrients good for you?

  2. PROTEIN • For Growth and REPAIR of body cells.

  3. PROTEIN GROUP • Red meat (Beef) • Poultry • Fish • Eggs • Dry Beans • Nuts • Legumes (dried beans, dried peas, clover and alfalfa are all legumes) Nitrogen producing plants

  4. Dairy Group • Milk (low fat is best) • Cheese • Yogurt • Low fat or Fat free Ice Cream

  5. Carbohydrates- main source of energy Complex • STARCHES • Bread • Cereal • Rice • Pasta • Potatoes, corn and dried beans • Legumes

  6. Carbohydrates- Simple • Sugars • Candy • Soft drinks • Cookies • Desserts • Jams • Jellies • Jell-O

  7. Fats- provides energy • TRANS-FAT- is the most harmful of all fats! • SATURATED FAT • Solid at room temp. • Raises cholesterol • Meat, eggs, cheese, milk and butter • Tropical oils- coconut and palm

  8. FATS- make you feel full • Liquid at room temperature • Vegetable Oils • Nuts

  9. MINERALS- Calcium and Phosphorus • Strong bones and teeth • Milk • Cheese • Yogurt • Puddings • Broccoli

  10. Minerals- Iron • Helps red blood cells carry oxygen • Meat (red- beef)- liver • Eggs • Legumes • Dried beans • Nuts • Dried fruits • Whole Grains

  11. Minerals- Sodium • Table Salt • Pretzels • Processed foods • Canned vegetables

  12. Vitamin A • Deep yellow fruits and vegetables • Broccoli • Carrots • Apricots • Peaches • Cantaloupe • Pumpkins • Sweet Potatoes • Dairy Products

  13. Vitamin C • Citrus fruits • Oranges • Grapefruit • Lemons • Limes • Tomatoes • Pineapples

  14. Vitamin D • Milk • Sunshine

  15. B-Complex Vitamins • Thiamine • Riboflavin • Niacin • B6 and B12 • Folic acid • Legumes • Meats • Grain products

  16. WATER • Essential for life • Drink 6 to 8 glasses daily • All non caffeinated beverages • Fruit juice • Soups • Milk

  17. FIBER • Comes from plant sources • Healthy digestive system • Lowers cholesterol • Whole grains • Fruit • Vegetables • Beans and Legumes

  18. HOMEWORKNUTRIENT WHEEL Food Sources- need 6 Functions of the Nutrient- need 3 Nutrients- list 6 essential- 1 in each wedge

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