Name That Nutrient!

I am essential to all bodily functions

I help your body fight disease

I can be either simple or complex

I am made up of the chemical building blocks known as amino acids.

I am used to build and maintain cell membranes.

Vegetarians may struggle to get enough of me

Your body uses only small amounts of me but I am essential to your health

I carry nutrients to cells.

Calcium is a ________ and helps to build strong bones and teeth.

I can be saturated, trans, or unsaturated