Nutrition

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Nutrients

• Vitamins

The nutrients the body requires in large amounts.

• Nutrients

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Iron

This macronutrient is the body's main source of energy. There are two main types - sugars (milk, fruit, sugar, candy) and starches, which are found in bread, crackers, and pasta.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Iron

This macronutrient is the body's major storage form of energy. They are essential nutrients for growth and healthy skin.Examples: butter, oil, nuts, meat, and fish.

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamin C

This macronutrient is used to build, maintain, and repair cells in your body. Examples: beans, eggs, fish, and meat.

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamin D

The vitamins and minerals essential for growth and development.

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

This micronutrient is important in movement and brain development.It can be found in beans and leafy dark green vegetables.

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Fats

This micronutrient helps your body resist infection.It can be found in most fruit and vegetables.

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Proteins

This micronutrient is important in bone development. It can be made in the body when exposed to sunlight.

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Carbohydrates