You Are What You Eat

Essential Nutrients

We Are What We Eat.

In order to function in our day, to perform even our daily routine activities, to perform at our best in our sports and classes, we need to fuel our bodies with proper nutrition. It begins with 6 essential nutrients.

Nutrients are the building blocks of muscles, bones, and other tissues. They are also the source of energy for work and play.

What are these nutrients?

1. Proteins

2. Carboyhydrates

3. Fats

4. Water

5. Vitamins

6. Minerals

Define each term and tell what the functions are of these nutrients?

Type at least 3 functions for each of the nutrients above.

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