Key Words
Nutrients- are substances in food that provide energy for life functions.Minerals- are materials that plants absorb from the soil and transfer to consumers.
Vitamins- are molecules in foods that that help your body perform chemical reactions needed to convert raw foods into energy.
What are the six groups of nutrients needed for humans to maintain good health?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Today you and your partner are to conduct an investigation to find answers to the following questions. copy this BLOG to word and print out your answers.
1. Compare simple and complex carbohydrates.
2. List 3 functions that fats provide for humans.
3. Compare saturated and unsaturated fats.
4. What is cholesterol and where is it produced in our bodies?
5. Why are proteins important to our bodies?
6. What are the two types or kinds of vitamins?
7. Why are fruits and vegetables considered good sources of minerals?
8. Why is water the most important nutrient for good health?
Fill in the charts below use the internet to search for the details needed to complete the data tables below.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin | Sources (where we get it) | Function in our body |
A | Dairy products, eggs, orange, yellow, and green vegetables and fruits | Maintains healthy skin, bones, teeth, and hair. Aids in night vision. |
D | ||
E | ||
K | Aids in blood clotting |
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin | Sources (where we get it) | Function in our body |
B1 | ||
B2 | Dairy product, eggs, whole grain breads, green and leafy vegetables. | |
B3 | ||
B12 | Maintains healthy nervous system and red blood cell production. | |
Folic Acid | ||
C |
Essential Minerals
Mineral | Sources (where we get it) | Function |
Calcium | ||
Chlorine | Table salt, soy sauce, seasoning salts | Helps maintain water balance in body |
Fluorine | Helps form bones and teeth | |
Iron | ||
Magnesium | Green leafy vegetables; nuts, whole grains | |
Phosphorus | ||
Potassium | ||
Sodium |
