1. Nutrients
Objective: Students will be able to list and describe the six major nutrients

2. What is a nutrient?
Substances found in food that keep us healthy, and help our bodies grow.

3. There are Six Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

4. Carbohydrates The body’s main source of energy Sugars and Starches
Provide energy to the brain, muscles, and nervous system
Simple Carbohydrates
Sugars that are digested quickly for fast energy
Juice, fruit, milk
Complex Carbohydrates
Starches that take longer to digest and provide longer lasting energy
Potatoes, whole grain bread, legumes (peas, beans, peanuts)

5. Fats
Source of energy that also helps the body against temperature changes
Saturated Fat
Solid at room temperature
Can clog arteries and cause heart problems
Found in animal products
Meat, poultry, butter, lard, whole milk
Unsaturated Fat
Liquid at room temperature
Can be found in fish and vegetable oils

6. Proteins Help build and repair the body Complete proteins
Animal products high in amino acids
Fish, meat, eggs, milk cheese
Incomplete proteins
Plant products low in amino acids
Legumes, nuts, whole grains

7. Vitamins Compounds made by plants and animals Do not provide energy
Help immune system to fight infection

8. Vitamins Water-soluble Vitamins Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Needed to be taken on a daily basis; cannot be stored in the body
Vitamin C – Helps heal wounds
Fruits
B Vitamins – Help release energy from foods you eat
Bread and Grains
Can be stored within body fat
Vitamin A – Promotes healthy skin and eyesight
Yellow and dark green fruits
Vitamin D – Helps maintain strong bones and teeth
Milk, egg yolks, sunlight

9. Minerals Come from soil and water Regulate body functions
Allow tissues to grow

10. Minerals Calcium Iron Sodium Potassium Builds strong bones and teeth
Milk and dairy products
Iron
Make red blood cells
Meat, fish, spinach
Sodium
Regulates blood pressure, and assists nerves
Crackers, canned food, soup, pretzels
Potassium
Muscle growth, healthy brain function, balances the water in your body
Bananas, cantaloupe, raisins

11. Water Regulates body temperature Helps digest food
Carries nutrients throughout the body
Water
Milk
Juice
Fruits (some)

12. Exit Card
Using the meal you described on Dipity, give one example of something you ate or drank for each of the six essential nutrients Turn this in to the teacher before you leave!

13. Bibliography