Basic Nutrients Information

Name the 6 nutrients

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Water, Vitamins, Minerals

Definition of nutrients

Something the body can’t make or make enough of, thus we need to get it from another source

Definition of Nutrition

Science of food; studying nutrients and the substances therein; their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease; and the process by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes, and excretes food subtances.

Characteristics of an essential nutrient

-Has a biological function'

-Absence causes decline in biological function

-Adding substance back restores natural aspects (if done prior to permanent damage)

Which nutrients provide energy?

Only proteins, lipids, and carbs

Define energy in this class

Calories! :)

Which nutrients promote growth and development?

Proteins, lipids, some vitamins and minerals, water

Which nutrients regulate body processes?

Proteins, some lipids, some vitamins and minerals, water