Essential Nutrients Flashcards
Most important source of energy which is needed by the body for work and play.
Carbohydrates
Nutrients used by the body to build and renew body tissues.
Protein
It is important in the production of Hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Iron
Helps prevent xeropthalmia, a severe infection of the eyes associated with night blindness.
Vitamin A
It is a concentrated source of energy for the body.
Fats
Builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Responsible for proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
Iodine
It is a nutrient that works with Calcium to build bones and teeth and repair cells and keep muscles and nerves healthy.
Phosphorus
It helps prevent heart disease, keeps the nerves healthy and promotes good appetite and normal digestion.
Vitamin B1/Thiamin
It is effective in treating mental diseases and helps improve blood circulation.
Vitamin B3/Niacin
It’s strengthens the body’s resistance against infections and facilitates healing of wounds.
Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid
It helps keep the eyes and skin healthy, regulates the nervous system normal function.
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin
It carries nutrients and removes waste products from the tissues.
Water
It helps regulate bowel movements.
Dietary fiber
It hastens coagulation of the blood.
Vitamin K/ Anti hemorrhagic factor
