NutritionThe study of how our bodies use the food we eat and its nutrients to maintain our health.

Nutrients: substances in food that our bodies need to function properly

6 CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS

CarbohydratesProteins

FatVitaminsMineralsWater

Energy Providers• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats• Carbohydrates: – chemical compound composed of simple sugars

(Simple carbs or complex carbs/starches)

Energy Providers• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats• Proteins: – Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells– Examples: meat, poultry, eggs, milk, fish, cheese,

beans

Energy Providers• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats• Fats: – Energy storage nutrients that help store some

vitamins

Energy Regulators

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamins: – Compounds that control body

functions

Energy Regulators• Vitamins and Minerals• Minerals: – Essential elements for good health– Main Minerals: Iron, calcium, sodium, potassium

Nutrient Transporter• Water – Carries nutrients and wastes through the body– Lubricates your joints– Regulates your temperature

Sources

• Picture sources from google images• Information sources from: – Athreya, Balu H. Holt Decisions for Health: Level

blue. Orlando, FL: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2007. Print.