1. Food Nutrients

2. Protein Needed for growth and repair Complete proteins – supply the essential nine amino acids Animal Proteins – complete proteins Plant Proteins – incomplete proteins

3. Sources of Protein

4. Carbohydrates Supply energy Supply fiber Aid in digestion of fats Found in sugar and starch of various foods.

5. Vitamins Fat soluble – can not be dissolved in water – Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Water soluble – dissolved in water and can not be stored in the body. – Vitamin C & all B- Vitamins

6. Vitamin A Needed for night and color vision Growth of bones and teeth

7. Vitamin D Normal growth of bones and teeth Needed for the body to use calcium and phosphorus

8. Vitamin E Protects red blood cells from being destroyed in the lungs

9. Vitamin K Necessary for blood clotting

10. Vitamin B1 – Thiamin Promotion of normal appetite and digestion Maintains a healthy nervous system

11. Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin Keeps the skin, tongue, and lips in normal condition Easily destroyed by sunlight

12. Vitamin B3 – Niacin Vital to the body’s nervous system Helps digestive tract function properly

13. Other B Vitamins Folate– Folic Acid Biotin Pantothenic Acid Vitamin B 6 Vitamin B 12

14. Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid Helps fight infection Aids in healing of wounds Aids in the formation of hemoglobin

15. Minerals Necessary for building bones and tissue Helps regulate body processes

16. Minerals found in large amounts in the body Calcium Phosphorus Sodium Potassium

17. Minerals Calcium – helps build bones and teeth and helps one’s blood clot Phosphorus – builds strong bones and teeth and regulates internal body activities Good sources of both are the milk and milk products

18. Minerals - found in trace amounts Iron Iodine Zinc Fluorine

19. Minerals Iron – helps the cells use oxygen ( lean meats, dried beans and peas, whole grade bread and cereals) Iodine – helps with the normal function of the thyroid gland (salt water fish and iodized table salt) Fluoride – helps reduce tooth decay (added to drinking water)

20. Fats Provide energy Transport fat-soluble vitamins Cushion vital organs in the body Supply essential fatty acids Add flavor to the food Insulate the body Serve as protection for nerves and blood vessels

21. Sources of Fat

22. Water Helps carry nutrients to the cells Carries waste products from the cells Helps control the body temperature