Nutrients Nutrients life sustaining substances that nourish and

Nutrients

Nutrients – life sustaining substances that nourish and promote te growth of the human body. Why do we need them? - help build cells and tissues. - also regulate body functions such as breathing.

u No one food contains all of the nutrients. u A balanced diet is necessary.

The 6 nutrients: u Proteins u Carbohydrates u Fats u Vitamins u Minerals u Water

Proteins u Needed for growing and forming new tissue u Maintaining and repairing tissue u Providing energy u Regulating body processes

Carbohydrates u Furnish most of the energy need by the body. u Simple carbs u Complex carbs

Fats u Provide energy u Transport fat-soluble vitamins u Diet should consist of not more than 30% fat

Water u Body uses 2 -2 ½ liters of water per day. u Body is about 75% water. u Regulates body temp.

Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts for normal growth, maintenance o health, and reproduction.

Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K

Water-soluble vitamins: Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Folate Vitamin C Vitamin B 12

Minerals Calcium Sodium Iron Iodine Magnesium Potassium

Nutrient Project! u Objective: Create a project about nutrients will teach others about that nutrient. Ideas for your project: poster brochure mobile power point graphic organizer

Your project must include: 1. 2. 3. 4. The name of your nutrient. The nutrient’s function for the body. 3 -5 pictures of drawings of foods where the nutrient occurs. 3 additional facts about your assigned nutrient.