Nutrients

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates

• Main source of energy
• Complex last long
• Sugars short time
• Grains, fructose, protein bars

Proteins

• Build and repair cells
• Meat, poultry, fish
• Beans, nuts, soy

Fats

• Long-term
• Stored
• Energy
• Insulation
• Cushion
• Dairy, meats, oils, butter

Micro nutrients

Vitamins

• Support the immune system
• Fruit
• Orange

Minerals

• Calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine
• Regulate body functions/systems
• Milk, vegetables

WATER

• Hydrates
• Regulates body temp.
• WATER