6 Nutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Fats Water

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6 NutrientsCarbohydrates
ProteinsVitamins MineralsFats
Water
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CARBOHYDRATES

• Function
• - main source of energy for the body.
• - sugars starches and fiber.
• - body stores limited amounts of carbs, the
• rest are stored as fats.
• Source
• - apples, potatoes, carrots, cereals, whole
  wheat bread, popcorn, brown rice, beans, oranges,
  pears

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PROTEINS

• Function
• - growth, build, repair and maintain body
  tissue, regulate body processes and supply energy
• make up 50 of total body weight, skin, nails,
  and hair mostly protein
• Sources
• - eggs, poultry, meat, fish, nuts, milk,
  yogurt, beans, seeds, grains

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Vitamins

• Functions
• -Helps the body use carbs, proteins and fats
• Sources
• Dairy products, leafy green veggies, bananas,
  meats veggies, fish

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Minerals

• Function
• - Regulate many chemical reactions in the body
• Sources
• Milk, dairy products, meats, poultry,
  seafood, fruit

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Fats

• Function
• -Provides energy and helps body store and
  transport vitamins
• Source
• nuts, butter, margarine, salad dressing, oils,
  meat, egg yolk, sour cream, pastries, ice cream
  cheese.

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Water

• Function
• - involved in all body processes, makes up basic
  parts of blood, help with waste removal,
  regulates temperature, and cushions spinal cord
  and joints
• Source
• - Juice, milk, soup, and frozen juice pops.