NUTRIENTS

NUTRIENT

• Function/functions
• Example of foods that this nutrient is found in.

CARBOHYDRATES

• Main source of energy
• Fruits, vegetables, and grains.

PROTEIN

• Builds and repairs body tissue. Helps transport nutrients.
• Animal(complete),plants(incomplete)

FAT

• Promotes healthy skin. Cushions and protects heart liver and other organs.
• Peanut butter, olives, fish, seeds.

VITAMINS

• Helps body to use energy and regulates body processes.
• Citrus fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.

MINERALS

• Regulates chemical reactions in the body.
• In everything!!!

WATER

• Helps with waste removal, regulates body temperature, maintains healthy skin.
• In almost all food.