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