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The Six Essential Nutrients Health and Nutrition

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Take a 5 minutes Complete the K and W Parts of the KWL chart Create a section for each of the following: Water Minerals Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Fats

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Brief Overlook at Nutrients http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.p hp?video_id=139593 http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.p hp?video_id=139593

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What are the 6 Essential Nutrients? Water Minerals Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Fats

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Water orks to keep muscles and skin toned ids in weight loss ransports oxygen & nutrients to cells liminates toxins & waste from the body and helps with digestion egulates body temperature Sources: water, juices, soups WATERWATER

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Minerals Minerals build bones, teeth, blood and helps the body use energy. Iron Transports oxygen around the body in the red blood cells Sources: red meat, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals Calcium Keeps bones and teeth strong Sources: milk, cheese

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Protein Builds and repairs cells Fights infections Makes blood strong Sources: tuna, chicken, milk, egg

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Vitamins Facilitate and regulate body processes. Essential for growth and health Sources: Vitamin Corange juice Vitamin D Sun, milk

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Carbohydrates Provide energy for muscles, nerves and the brain Good sources of fiber that are essential for digestion Sources: bread, cereal, potatoes, beans

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Fats Provides energy and helps digestion Not all fats are good for you, but you need monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Use fats sparingly Sources: butter, oil

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To Review http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=CiOBhgxdhYo http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=CiOBhgxdhYo Complete your KWL chart

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Match the nutrient with the definition A. Water B. Carbohydrates C. Minerals D. Proteins E. Fats F. Vitamins 1. Builds bones, teeth, and blood. Also helps body use energy 2. Builds and repairs cells. Fights infections 3. Facilitate and regulate body processes

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Answers C1: Minerals Builds bones, teeth, and blood. Also helps body use energy D2: Proteins Builds and repairs cells. Fights infections F3: Vitamins Facilitate and regulate body processes

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Match the nutrient with the definition A. Water B. Carbohydrates C. Fats 1. Provide energy for muscles, nerves, and the brain 2. Transports other nutrients to cells, carries wastes away, and aids in digestion 3. Provides energy and helps digestion. A select few of the other nutrients will turn in to this if you consume excessive amounts.

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Answers B1 Carbs provide energy to muscles and brain A2 Water is the bodys transportation system C3 Fat provides energy, but if we consume too much carbs and protein they will also turn to fat