Nutting out the nutrients

This nutrient has an important role in the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs.

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Vitamins

• Minerals

This nutrient is the primary fuel source for your brains energy demands.

• Water

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Vitamins and minerals

This nutrient is the most concentrated source of energy. It produces more than twice the amount of energy provided by protein or carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Lipids

• Water

• Minerals

There are saturated fats that should be eaten in small amounts as these fats can raise your cholesterol. There are also monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats which are healthier alternatives to saturated fats as they do not increase cholesterol. What nutrient group are we talking about?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Lipids

The body needs these to help with cell division, growth, absorption, tissue production and cell healing

• Water

• Lipids

• Vitamins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

These are micro nutrients, as your body only requires small amounts

• Protein and Carbohydrates

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Minerals and Water

• Lipids and Carbohydrates

These nutrients are essential for many bodily functions such as regulating metabolism, building strong bones and teeth. If you are lacking (a)   you might feel tired and weak.

What nutrient group do calcium, sodium and potassium belong to?

(a)  

This nutrient is crucial to every system in our bodies. We can only last a few days without it.

• Water

• Protein

• Lipids

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Your body looses this nutrient when breathing, sweating and digesting your food.

(a)