1. The Nutrients Life-sustaining chemical substances Nourish and promote the growth of the human body No one food contains all of the nutrients Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

2. The Nutrients Carbohydrates furnish most of the energy that is needed by the body to move, perform work, and live Fats another important source of energy needed by the body Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

3. The Nutrients Proteins needed for the growing and forming of new tissue; maintaining and repairing body tissues; forming hormones, antibodies, and enzymes; providing energy; and regulating bodily processes Vitamins organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for normal growth, maintenance of health, and reproduction Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

4. The Nutrients Minerals inorganic substances that are necessary for building bones, tissues, and other compounds as well as for regulating body processes Water the body uses water as a solvent for nutrients and hormones; a transport mechanism for nutrients and ridding the body of waste; a lubricant in joints; to facilitate food passage and regulate body temperature Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.