knowing about nutrients. key nutrient what it doeswhere it’s found water regulates body...
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Knowing About Nutrients
Key Nutrient What It Does Where It’s Found
WaterRegulates body temperature.
2/3 body weight
Beverages and Foods
ProteinBuilds and repairs body tissues.
Protein Group
Dairy Group
CarbohydrateEnergy source.
Includes sugar and starch and fiber.
Grains Group
(Fruits and Vegetables Groups
FatStorage form of energy.
Supplies the most calories per gram.
Dairy Group
Protein Group
Other Group
Vitamins Essential for growth and body maintenance.
Variety of Foods:
Vitamin A – Dark green/yellow/orange vegetables
Vitamin B – Grains
Vitamin C – Citrus fruits
Vitamin D – Fortified milk
Sun
Minerals Essential for growth and body maintenance.
Variety of Foods:
Calcium – Milk
(Healthy bones/teeth)
Iron – Meat/Grains
(Supplies oxygen to parts of the body)