1. Nutrients
Nutrients – substances that your body needs to grow, to repair itself and to supply you with energy
Classified into 6 groups:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

2. Carbohydrates The starches and sugars present in foods
Body’s main source of energy
Simple – sugars
Complex – starches
Fiber

3. Proteins Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
Made of long chains of amino acids
Used to make enzymes, hormones and antibodies
Supply body with
energy

4. Fats Lipid – fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
Some fat is necessary for good health
Types:
Saturated – solid at
room temperature
Unsaturated – liquid at

5. Role of Fats Provide a concentrated form of energy
Transport vitamins in blood stream
Needed for growth and healthy skin
Add flavor and texture to foods
Help satisfy hunger longer
Consuming excess can result in weight gain and obesity

6. Vitamins Help regulate many vital body processes Two main types:
Including digestion, absorption and metabolism of other nutrients
Two main types:
Water-soluble
Fat-soluble

7. Common Vitamins C – protects against infection
A – keeps eyes moist and adjusts to darkness
D – bone and tooth development
Folic Acid – needed for cell replication and growth

8. Minerals Substances that the body cannot manufacture
They are needed for:
Forming healthy bones and teeth
Regulating many vital
body processes

9. Common Minerals Calcium – building bones and teeth
Iron – important for red blood cell function
Phosphorous – gives rigidity to bones, maintains pH balance in blood and essential in cell metabolism
Magnesium – aids in bone growth and muscle contraction

10. Which is healthier?

11. Water Vital to every body function Transports nutrients Carries wastes
Important to drink at least
8 glasses of water a day

12. Nutrient Table
Develop a table that summarizes nutrients and your body needs
Your table should include:
Name of each type of nutrient
Why your body needs the nutrient
What foods the nutrient is found in
Nutrient
Health Benefits
Food Source

13. Nutrient
Health Benefits
Food Source

14. Nutrient Health Benefits Food Source
Carbs
Body’s preferred source of energy
Potatoes, pastas, bread, legumes, fruits
Proteins
Build and maintain body cells and tissues, used to make hormones, enzymes and antibodies, supply body with energy
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, nuts, soybean products, beans,
Fats
Concentrated form of energy, transport vitamins in blood, help satisfy hunger longer
Animal fats, tropical oils, vegetable fat
Vitamins
Regulate body processes including digestion, absorption and metabolism
A – carrots
C – citrus fruits
D – fortified milk
K – spinach
Minerals
Form healthy bones and teeth, regulate many body processes
Calcium – dairy products
Iron - meat
Water
Transports nutrients, carries wastes from body, lubricates joints, maintains body temperature
Water, milk, juice