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The Six Essential Nutrients

The Six Essential Nutrients. What are the 6 Essential Nutrients?. Water Minerals Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Fats. 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

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The Six Essential Nutrients

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  1. The Six Essential Nutrients

  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 egulates body temperature Sources: water, juices, soups

  4. Minerals • 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 • Regulates body processes. • Essential for growth and health • Sources: • Vitamin C—orange juice • Vitamin D – Sun, milk

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

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

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