Six nutrient

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Six nutrient

protein

a nutrient that is needed for growth, to build repair, and maintain body tissue to regulate body processes, and supply energy is a protein.

food source: meat, fish, poultry, milk and yogurt and eggs

Complete protein: A proteins that contains all of the essential amino acids is a complete protein.

fats

A nutrient that provides energy and helps the body store and use some vitamins is a fat.

saturated fats: fats found in dairy products, meats and poultry are saturated fats.

food source: dairy products, meat, and poultry

Food source: sunflower, corn, olive, and canola oils.

unsaturated fats: fats from plant products and fish are unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature.

food source: margarine, trans-fatty acids, vegetable oil

trans-fatty acids: when oils are processed into solids fats,

carbohydrates

A nutrient that is the main source of energy for the body is a carbohydrate.

food source: sugar, starches, and fiber

simple carbohydrates: Sugar that enter the bloodstream and provide quick energy are simple carbohydrates.

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minerals

A nutrient that regulates many chemical re

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water

water is a nutrient that is involved in all body processes. water makes up part of the blood, helps with waste removal. regulate body temperature, and cushions the spinal cords and joints.