home economics

 KEY NUTRIENTS

 

Nutrient Group	Function	Sources
Carbohydrates	energy	sugar,potato,rice
Protein	growth and repair	meats,eggs,fish,nuts and seeds
Fats	good skin,hair,nails,backup energy and hormones	fish,oil,seeds,nuts,eggs,pancakes and steak
Vitamins	growth and development	brown rice,oats,nuts,beans,lentils,,apples,carrots and blueberry
Minerals	to build strong bones and teeth	meat,cereals,fish,dairy,foods,fruits,and vegetables and nuts
Water	carries nutrients and oxygen to cells. lubricates joints.	cucumber,mushroom,tomatoes,spinach