Knowing About Nutrients

Key Nutrient What It Does Where It’s Found

WaterRegulates body temperature.

2/3 body weight

Beverages and Foods

ProteinBuilds and repairs body tissues.

Protein Group

Dairy Group

CarbohydrateEnergy source.

Includes sugar and starch and fiber.

Grains Group

(Fruits and Vegetables Groups

FatStorage form of energy.

Supplies the most calories per gram.

Dairy Group

Protein Group

Other Group

Vitamins Essential for growth and body maintenance.

Variety of Foods:

Vitamin A – Dark green/yellow/orange vegetables

Vitamin B – Grains

Vitamin C – Citrus fruits

Vitamin D – Fortified milk

Sun

Minerals Essential for growth and body maintenance.

Variety of Foods:

Calcium – Milk

(Healthy bones/teeth)

Iron – Meat/Grains

(Supplies oxygen to parts of the body)