2nd QE Flashcards
These are important food substances that help our body function properly.
Nutrients
It provides energy and facilities growrh and repair of cells.
Nutrients
TYPES OF NUTRIENTS
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
It is a nutrients that carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water are required by the body in large amounts.
Macronutrients
It is a nutrients that vitamins and minerals are only needed in very little amounts.
Micronutrients
It is a macronutrients that is needed for growth, building and repair of body tissues.
Proteins
It is a macronutrients that is the main source of energy
Carbohydrates
It is a macronutrients that needed for immune system function and helps the body store and use vitamins.
Fats
It is a macronutrients that is needed for waste removal, regulates body temperature, cushions the spinal cord and joints.
Water
Identify what type of nutrient does CARBOHYDRATES belong?
Macronutrients
Identify what type of nutrient does FATS belong?
Macronutrients
Identify what type of nutrient does PROTEINS belong?
Macronutrients
Identify what type of nutrient does WATER belong?
Macronutrients
Identify what type of nutrient does VITAMINS belong?
Micronutrients
Identify what type of nutrient does MINERALS belong?
Micronutrients