Nutrients The Essential 6

 Carbohydrates - Provides Energy  Protein - Builds and Repairs Body tissue  Fat - Insulation, Protection, Reserve energy Nutrients – Energy Producing

 Vitamins - Assists in the metabolic process  Minerals - Skeletal structure  Water - Hydration, most essential to life Nutrients – Non-Energy Producing

 What it Does:  Supplies energy  Where it is found:  Starches - Grains, cereal  Sugar  Fruit  Milk Carbohydrates

 What it does:  Builds and repairs body tissues and muscles  Where it is found:  Meat  Milk  Cheese  Fish  Eggs  Nuts  Dried beans Protein

 What it does:  Supplies energy  Cushions the organs  Where it is found:  Butter  Margarine  Oils  Whole milk  Cheese  Meats  Cookies  Fried foods Fat

 What it does:  Regulators of body processes  Vitamin A – eyes  Vitamin B – helps use carbohydrates  Vitamin C – fights infection  Vitamin D – uses calcium  Where it is found:  Vitamin A – dark green & orange veggies  Vitamin B – whole grains & meats  Vitamin C – citrus fruits, broccoli, & tomatoes  Vitamin D – Milk &“The Sunshine” vitamin Vitamins

 What is does:  Works with vitamins  Skeletal structure  Iron – blood  Calcium & Phosphorus – bones & teeth  Where it is found:  Iron – meat, eggs, & dark green leafy veggies  Calcium & Phosphorus – milk & dark green leafy veggies Minerals

 What it does:  Carries nutrients to cells & waste from cells  Aids in digestion  Regulates body temperature  Where it is found:  Most foods contain some water  Water  Beverages  Soup  Fruit  Vegetables Water