THE 6 MAJOR NUTRIENTS

CARBOHYDRATES

• Help the body use energy and regulate vitamins
• Main source of energy

FAT

• Carries fat soluble vitamins
• Cushions and protects heart, liver and other organs

PROTIEN

• What makes you full
• Builds and repairs body tissue

VITAMINS

• Helps body use energy
• Regulates body processes

MINERALS

• Regulates chemical reactions
• Builds bones and teeth

WATER

• Regulates body temperature
• Helps waste removal