The 7 Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates Nutrient Simple Sugars

The 7 Essential Nutrients

Carbohydrates Nutrient Simple: Sugars Complex: Starch and Dietary Fiber

Carbohydrates Function Heat & Energy

Carbohydrates Food Sources Sugar, Honey, etc. Fruits, Veggies, Grains, Potatoes

Fats Nutrient Fatty Acids: Saturated, Poly, Mono Cholesterol: HDL & LDL

Fats Function Heat, Energy, Storage, Protection “Padding”

Fats Food Sources Animal Sources: Meat, Cheese, Butter, Milk Plant Sources: Salad Oil, Nuts

Protein Nutrient Complete: has all amino acids Incomplete: Lacks some amino acids

Protein Function Build (Growth) & Repair

Protein Food Sources Animal Sources: Meat, Eggs, Milk Plant Sources: Nuts, Beans, Cereal grains

Vitamins Nutrient Fat-Soluble: Vit. A, D, E, K Water-Soluble: Vit. C & B, Niacin, Riboflavin, B 6, B 12, Folacin

Vitamins Function Biochemical Reactions to Maintain Life: Vision, Growth, Immune System, Nerves, Hair, Skin

Vitamins Food Sources *Vegetables, *Fruits, Milk, Grains

Minerals Nutrient Macrominerals: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium Trace Minerals: Iron, Zinc, Iodine, fluorine, copper

Minerals Function Works hand in hand with vitamins: Hemoglobin, Growth, Maintain Fluids, Muscles, Synthesis of Proteins, Healing, healthy bones, Regulate hormones

Minerals Food Sources *Vegetables, *Fruit, Milk, Grains

Fiber Nutrient Crude/Roughage Dietary: Cellulose, Pectin

Fiber Function Non-Nutrient found in plants Digestion and good bodily functions

Fiber Food Sources Grains, Fruits, Vegetables

Water

Water Function Maintains nutrients and Waste Products Body Temperature Coats Joints

Water Food Sources Liquids, Fruits, Vegetables, Most hydrated foods