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The six main nutrients: an introduction All graphics in this resource have been attributed CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication, waiving all of his/her rights to the work worldwide under copyright law.

What is a nutrient? NUTRIENT: A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions How does the body use nutrients? ENERGY (calories) GROWTH REPAIR MAINTENANCE of BASIC BODILY FUNCTIONS

The 6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS FATS (LIPIDS) VITAMINS MINERALS WATER

CARBOHYDRATES FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Body’s main source of energy (4 kcal/g) Provide dietary fiber (aids in digestion) Pasta Breads Cereals Rice Grains Fruits & vegetables Sugars (sweets, milk & yogurt)

PROTEINS FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Provide energy (4 kcal/g) Build, maintain, & repair body tissues Meat Poultry Fish Eggs Legumes Nuts & seeds Soy products Dairy products

FATS (LIPIDS) FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Provide energy (9 kcal/g) Enhance taste & mouthfeel of foods Carry fat-soluble vitamins through the body Provide substances needed for growth & healthy skin Protect internal organs Butter Oils Nuts & seeds Meats Whole dairy products & cream Salad dressings

Vitamins FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Do NOT provide energy (no calories) Needed for normal cell function, growth, and development Fruits Vegetables Milk & dairy products Legumes Meats Whole grain breads & cereals

What are the essential vitamins? FAT-SOLUBLE WATER-SOLUBLE Which vitamins do you recognize? What foods contain these vitamins? Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin C Vitamin B-complex: Thiamin (B1) Riboflavin (B2) Niacin (B3) Pantothenic acid (B5) Vitamin B6 Biotin (B7) Folate (folic acid & B9) Vitamin B12

MINERALS FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Do NOT provide energy (no calories) Inorganic substances that become part of the bones, tissues, and body fluids Fruits Vegetables Milk & dairy products Meats Whole grains Legumes Nuts

What are the essential MINERALS? MACROMINERALS TRACE MINERALS Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium Potassium Chloride Sulfur Iron Manganese Copper Iodine Zinc Cobalt Fluoride Selenium Which minerals do you recognize? What foods contain these minerals?

water FUNCTIONS FOOD SOURCES Water & other beverages Does NOT provide energy (no calories) Carries nutrients throughout the body Regulates body temp. Lubricates joints Dissolves vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc. Water & other beverages Fruits & vegetables Milk & dairy products Soups

Nutrients & My plate Review each of the six main nutrients. In which My Plate food groups could we find each nutrient?