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Six Essential
Nutrients
What is Nutrition?
The Study of nutrients and how the body
uses them.
So what is a nutrient?
Substances that are important for the
body’s growth and maintenance.
Nutrients are found in the foods we eat.
We need to eat a variety of foods
because one food does not have all the
nutrients.
There are 6 essential
nutrients…
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Carbohydrates
The body’s main source of energy.
Two types: simple (sugars) & complex
(starches)
Simple: Crash & Burn Effect—comes
from sugars—candy, soda, doughnuts
Complex: Long term energy---comes
from foods like pasta, bread, starchy
vegetables like peas & potatoes
Carbohydrates Continued
Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate.
Comes from plant sources only-- such as
fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Cannot be digested but aids in digestion
by helping to eliminate waste
products from the body.
Fats
Used by the body to store energy.
But have twice as many calories as
carbohydrates.
Fats store energy & form cell membranes
Insulated body & Protect organs
Fats are solid at room temperature & Liquids
are referred to as oils.
Types of fat include: saturated, unsaturated,
trans-fat and cholesterol
Omega’s are good fats
Proteins
Building blocks for the body for growth and
repair.
Your skin, hair, blood, muscles and vital organs
are made of proteins.
Made up of amino acids.
Protein sources: Plant (incomplete) & Animal
(complete)
Plant sources: Beans, Soy, Lentils
Animals sources: Beef, Pork, Fish, Eggs,
Cheese, Poultry
Vitamins
Are substances needed in small amounts to
help regulate body functions.
They help your body use other nutrients, store
and use energy and fight infection.
Examples include vitamin A, B, C, D, E & K
Most come from fruits, veggies, & dairy.
Some vitamins are stored in your body.
Nutrition Facts label includes Vitamins A & C
Vitamins Continued
Some vitamins are fat soluble-stored in
your fats.
Some vitamins are water soluble-stored
in the fluids in your body.
Minerals
Main function is to control important chemical
reactions in the body.
Needed in small amounts to help keep bones
strong, teeth healthy, blood healthy.
Your body needs 17 minerals daily
Come from earth’s crust—examples are iron,
calcium, and iodine (iron & calcium are
included on nutrition facts label)
Sources—milk, salt, spinach, fruits & veggies
Water
Necessary for survival
Water keeps us hydrated
Water helps move foods and nutrients
through our bodies; aids in digestion
Need approximately 64 oz. daily.
Sources: fruits, veggies, soups, juices, &
dairy products.