6NUTRIENTS

Carbohydrate

• Carbohydrate is the major energy source in an average diet, which is also the preferred fuel. * One gram of carbohydrate provides 4 kcal. * When adequate carbohydrate is provided in the diet, protein would be spared for growth and repair.
• Examples: fruit 🍉, grain 🌾, and vegetables

PROTEIN

• Protein is mainly used for growth and body repair. *When there is an insufficient intake of energy, protein would be broken down and used as body fuel, which may lead to protein-energy malnutrition. *One gram of protein provides 4 kcal.
• Examples: meat 🍖 is complete and plants 🌱 are not complete

FAT

• Fat is technically known as triglycerides, which is a class of lipids *Fat is a concentrated energy source, which provides 9 kcal for each gram of fat. *Fat carries fat-soluble vitamins, i.e. vitamin A, D, E and K.
• Ex: butter, olives, and walnuts

Water

Helps with waste remote
Maintains healthy skin
Ex: in food

Vitamins

Helps body to use energy and regulate body processes
Ex: Vitamin B in animals and vitamin C

Minerals

Regulates chemicals reactions in the body
In everything