The 6 Main Nutrients

What is a nutrient?

• Build, maintain, & repair body tissues

• Provide dietary fiber (aids in digestion)

• A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions

• Enhances taste & mouthfeel of foods

Which are the 6 main nutrients? (select all that apply)

• carbohydrates

• Fruits & Veggies

• Fats & Proteins

• Minerals & Vitamins

• Water

What food sources do carbs come from?

• Fruits & Veggies

• Pasta, Breads, & Cereals

• Dairy

• Rice & Grains

• Water

What is the function of proteins?

• Normal cell function, growth, and development

• Enhance taste & mouthfeel of foods

• carry vitamins throughout the body

• Provide energy along with building, maintaining, & repairing body tissue

What is the food source of minerals? (select all that apply)

• Fruits & Veggies

• Milk & Dairy

• Water

• Whole grains, Nuts, & Legumes

• Meats

What is the function of water?

• Carries nutrients throughout the body

• Provides energy.

• Regulates body temperature & lubricates joints

• Dissolves vitamins minerals, amino acids, etc.

• Inorganic substance that becomes part of the body

What are the food sources of water?

• Soups

• Beverages other than water

• Fruits & veggies

• Sugars

• Milk & Dairy

What are the two essential vitamin groups?

• fruits

• fat-soluble

• water-soluble

• veggies

Vitamins are needed for:

• Normal cell function, growth, & development

• weight gain

• weight loss

• energy

Fats (lipids) food sources are:

• Butter & Oils

• Whole dairy products

• Nuts & Seeds

• Meats

• All of the above