Nutrition
A chemical substance that helps maintain the body

Calories
A unit in measure for energy in food

WHAT AFECTS YOUR NUTRIENT NEEDS

• Age
• Gender
• Activitie level
• Climate
• Health

Vitamins
Helps body use energy and helps fight infections and colds

FOODS WITH VITAMIN

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Whole grains
• Dairy prouducts
• Meat, fish, poultry

Minerals
Regulates chemical reactions in the body
Calcium- builds bones
Iron- aids red blood cells in transporting oxygen

FOOD WITH MINERALS

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Meat, fish, poultry
• Whole grains and bread
• Dairy prouducts

Water
Helps with waste removal
Regulates body temperature
Makes up 60% of body mass

Protein
Needed for growth
Builds and repairs body tissue

FOOD WITH PROTEIN

• Meat, fish
• Eggs
• Nuts and seeds
• Poultry
• Beans

Carbohydrates
Main source of energy
Types sugar, starch, fiber or cellulose

FOODS WITH CARBOHYDRATES

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Grain products
• Dary products

Fat
Promotes healthy skin
Cushions and protects heart, liver, and other organs
Carries fat soluble vitamins

FOOD WITH FAT

• Meat
• Cheese and other dairy products
• Oil
• Shortening
• Butter, margarine

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