THE 6 MAJOR NUTRIENTS

NUTRIENTS

CARBOHYDRATES

• Our main source of energy
• Found in whole grain breads, fruits, veggies, yogurt and milk

PROTIENS

• Builds and repairs body tissue
• Found In meats, eggs, beans and grains

FATS

• Promotes healthy skin
• Carries soluble vitamins
• Cushions organs
• Found in seeds, walnuts, and fish

VITAMINS

• Helps our body use energy
• Helps our body regulate food processes
• Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, citrus fruits,and animal products.

MINERALS

• Regulates chemical reactions in the body
• Found in all living things

WATER

• Helps with waste removals
• Regulates body temperature
• Maintains healthy skin
• Found in plain water, diluted fruit juice and fruits and veggies

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