Barb Goodman Practical Living Nutrition PL EATING WELL
Nutrition is the study of how the body uses food.
What is a NUTRIENT? Substances found in food that your body needs in order to keep healthy. NUTRIENTS Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Fats Water SIX Kinds:
What are Carbohydrates? Your body’s main energy source.
PROTEINS Why are they important?
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Help your body use vitamins. FATS Help your body use vitamins.
Come mostly from fruits, vegetables, and dairy. VITAMINS Come mostly from fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Vitamin A Vitamin C
MINERALS Your body needs 16 in all! potassium calcium
WHY? The most important of all- It carries the nutrients throughout your body
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