Nutrients And Vitamins

Vitamins

________ help to regulate metabolic reactions in the body, in contrast to other dietary components (e.g., fats, carbohydrates, and proteins), which are utilized in the reactions.

synthesis

They include vitamins and minerals, which help in energy transfer and tissue ________.

Micronutrients act

________ as co- agents in the bioenergetic process.

Minerals

________ (such as iron) are inorganic substances needed by the body for good health.

Macronutrients

________ supply us with the energy we need for daily life and for physical exercise.

Fats

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and ________ are the human bodys direct sources of energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Benefits of Minerals

Helps the body get energy from macronutrients, minerals help produce bones, proteins, and blood.

Recommended dose of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates—4 Calories per gram (kilocalories)

Recommended dose of Proteins

Protein—4 Calories per gram (kilocalories)

Recommended dose of Fats

Fat—9 Calories per gram (kilocalories)

Which type of nutrient makes up the largest part of food?

Macronutrients make up the largest part of the food

What type of nutrient is found in small amounts of food?

Micronutrients are found in small amounts in food.