All about the Nutrients

Nutrients Functions Match the nutrients with the their correct functions. Carbohydrates The body's main sources of energy. Fats Build brain cells, absorb vitamins, help protect our organs and insulate our bodies. Protein Used to make and repair body's cells and tissues. Also helps build muscle. Vitamins Help our bodies grow cells, use energy, digest food and prevent infection. Also needed for normal growth, maintenance and reproduction. Minerals Help the body perform tasks like building bones and bringing oxygen to the body's cells; it helps regulate body processes. Water Helps our body regulate temperature, get rid of waste, moisten (hydrate) tissues and organs. Sort the foods in the correct nutrient category There may be a food that can be placed in more than one, but think about the most nutrient dense foods and where it would go. There will be 2 foods in each category. Carbohydrates Whole Grain Bread Whole Grain Pasta Fats Avocados Olive Oil Protein Beans Eggs Vitamins Carrots Strawberries Minerals Red Meat Milk Water Glass of Water Soup Sort the types of vitamins and minerals in the correct category. Vitamin Vitamin A Vitamin C Mineral Iron Calcium What does Vitamin A do for our body? Helps with night vision, and keeps skin and hair healthy. Necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. Helps the body absorb calcium to build strong bones. What does Vitamin C do for our body? Helps with night vision, and keeps skin and hair healthy. Necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. Helps the body absorb calcium to build strong bones. What does the mineral Iron do for our body? Carries oxygen to cells in the body. Helps build strong bones. Balances fluid in the body. What does the mineral Calcium do for our body? Carries oxygen to cells in the body. Helps build strong bones. Balances fluid in the body. Match the nutrients to the best food source. Vitamin C Citrus Fruits Vitamin A Carrots Mineral Iron Lean Red Meat Mineral Calcium Milk