the 6 Nutrients

The body's preferred source of energy

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• fats

This nutrient is a reserve energy source, cushions vital organs, and helps to insulate your body.

• minerals

• fats

• vitamins

• water

This nutrient is only needed in small amounts in the body. It is needed to help you grow, develop, and stay healthy. An example of this nutrient is calcium.

• minerals

• fats

• vitamins

• water

This nutrient is vital to almost every body function. It helps to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, removes waste from the body, and keeps skin moist.

• water

• minerals

• vitamins

• fats

To prevent constipation and to help your digestive system, you need:

• fiber

• fats

• carbs

• protein

Name 6 nutrients:

• carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, water

• fats, sugars, salt, meats, butter, water

• fruits, vegetables, protein, water, sugar, salt

Another name for salt that can affect your blood pressure is:

• sodium

• sugar

• cholesterol

• fats

When the body does not have enough water, it becomes:

• nutrition deficiency

• dehydrated

• hydrated

• bloated

Eating a "balanced meal" means ..

• eating a variety of foods from each food group
• eating the same foods from each food group
• eating a lot of sugar then a lot of fruits
• weighing your food before you eat it

The percentage of our daily calories that should come from carbohydrate should be in the range of ______to_____%

• 5-10%
• 45-65%
• 20-25%
• 90-100%