1. What are Energy Nutrients?
How to keep your body healthy

2. Energy Nutrients are substances in food that you need for growth, energy, and good health.
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

3. Carbohydrates – the body’s main source of energy
You need large amounts of “carbs” each day since your body uses them quickly.
You can find this nutrient in :
Breads, potatoes, cereals, beans, fruits, and desserts.
Vegetables such as carrots and peas and grains such as rice and pasta are good choices!

4. Fats – gives your body more energy than any other nutrient
Fats – gives your body more energy than any other nutrient. It can also help protect the inside of your body.
Your body stores extra fat when you don’t use all the energy you take in.
You can find this nutrient in :
Oils, margarine, butter, meat, cheese, whole milk, and nuts
Cakes, pastries, and fast foods are high in fat.
It’s easy to eat too much fat, so choose carefully!

5. Proteins – give you energy and help build and repair your cells
Without this nutrient, you will not grow! It also helps you get better when you’re ill.
You can find this nutrient in :
eggs, meat, poultry, fish, oatmeal, and peanut butter
Some vegetables, seeds, and beans have protein too!

6. Vitamins – help your body perform special functions, but do not give energy
Vitamin A – keeps skin and eyes healthy - carrots, eggs, fish
Vitamin D – keeps bones and teeth strong - milk
Vitamin C – helps keep gums and teeth healthy - fruits and vegetables
Vitamin B1 and B2 – helps you use energy in carbohydrates – eggs, nuts, cheese, grains
Vitamin B12 – helps keep your blood and nerves healthy – shellfish and liver

7. Minerals - help your body grow and work
Minerals - help your body grow and work. They also help build body parts such as bones and blood cells.
These nutrients do not give your body energy and are only needed in small amounts.
They help keep the water inside and outside your cells in balance and make chemical reactions occur.
Some foods that contain minerals are:
fruits, vegetables, milk, meats, poultry, and fish

8. Water - necessary for life
Water - necessary for life! It helps break down foods and carries nutrients to your cells.
Water also helps to carry away wastes.
You should try to drink 6-8 glasses of water each day.
Some foods that contain water are:
lettuce, melons, raw carrots, celery, and apples.

9. Show what you have learned!
Now that you have collected information about the six main nutrients in food, think about how can you revise your “My Plate” to make it healthy and balanced. Update your plate to include healthy choices from all six nutrients in today’s lesson.
Show what you have learned!