Nutrients

Nutrients

  • The main reason humans consume food and beverages is to obtain nutrients.

  • Nutrients are substances present in food and drink that are essential for the human body.

    • These substances are used for a variety of bodily functions:
    • providing energy
    • building and repairing tissues
    • regulating chemical processes

  • There are six major classes of nutrients:

    1. Carbohydrates
    2. Proteins
    3. Fats
    4. Vitamins
    5. Minerals
    6. Water