carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water
3 energy yielding nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Organic Substances
The nutrients that contain carbon in their structural makeup are referred to as organic nutrients. Nutrients that are important for energy.
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Vitamins
Inorganic
Substances that do not contain carbon atoms bound to a hydrogen. Not destroyed by cooking. Yield no energy. Required for normal body function.
3 main functions of nutrients
Provide energy
Important for growth and development
Keep body functions running smoothly
Water-Soluble
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water upon entering the body. Because of this, humans cannot store excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins for later use. They are easily lost and need to be replenished often.
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenic acid
Biotin
B-6
B-12
Folate
C
Fat soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with fats in the diet and are stored in the body's fatty tissue and in the liver. They are absorbed along with the fats you eat. They can be stored.
