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6 Main Nutrients

6 Main Nutrients. NUTRITION is the science of turning food into fuel for the body. Nutrients. Provide materials for the building and maintenance of the body tissue, and regulate body processes. The body needs the correct amounts of specific nutrients from 6 categories.

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6 Main Nutrients

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  1. 6 Main Nutrients NUTRITION is the science of turning food into fuel for the body.

  2. Nutrients • Provide materials for the building and maintenance of the body tissue, and regulate body processes. • The body needs the correct amounts of specific nutrients from 6 categories. • Each one of these nutrients performs specific functions in the body.

  3. 6 Classes of Nutrients • = organic nutrients (any substance that contains carbon) • ☐=inorganic nutrients (any substance that does not contain carbon)

  4. Calories • Three nutrients give us ENERGY or “fuel for the body”. • A unit of ENERGY is called a CALORIE (kcal) • Notice that fat is double the calories per gram

  5. Carbohydrates • Best Sources • Bread • Cereals • Fruits • Potatoes • Rice • Sweets • chips • sugar • Benefits for the Body • Body’s main source of energy • Provides fiber for digestion & elimination

  6. Proteins • Best Sources • Meat • Poultry • Fish • Legumes • Nuts • Milk • Cheese • Eggs • Benefits for the Body • Build and repair tissue • Help regulate body processes • Help make antibodies to fight disease

  7. Fats • Best Sources olive oil canola oil vegetable oil avacados nuts • Benefits for the Body • Carry fat-soluble vitamins through the body • Some supply essential fatty acids for normal growth and skin health

  8. Vitamins • Best Sources Different in all foods • Benefits for the Body • Each vitamin has it’s special function. • They help regulate body processes

  9. Minerals • Best Sources • Different in all foods • Benefits for the body • Help regulate body processes

  10. Water • Best Sources • Water • Fruits • Vegetables • Benefits for the Body • Carries nutrients to the body cells. • Carries waste products away. • Helps keep the body cool.

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