The 6 NutrientsEssentials of Life

Nutrients: Substances in food that your body needs

Water- Helps in digestion

absorption of food- regulates body temperature- carries nutrients and oxygen to cells

Vitamins

-helps the body fight infection-helps the body use other nutrients

Mineralselements that help form healthy bones and

teethaids in regulating body processes

CarbohydratesSugars and starches that occur naturally in

foodsfound mainly in plants

Proteins-nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and

maintain cells and tissues-made of chemical building blocks, called

amino acids

Fats-Promote healthy skin, and normal cell

growth-carry vitamins D, E, K wherever your body

needs them

Calories-Unit of measurement for energy3,500 calories = 1 lb. of body weight

Calories in the Nutrients-Water- 0 Calories-Vitamins- 0 Calories-Minerals- 0 Calories-Carbohydrates- 4 calories per gram-Proteins- 4 calories per gram-Fats- 9 calories per gram