THE SIX MAJOR NUTRIENTS

CARBOHYDRATES

• Carbohydrates are our main source of energy
• There are two types- Simple, and Complex
• Is a MACRO nutrient

PROTEIN

• You need protein to grow!
• Protein builds and repairs body tissue
• One of the main (and complete) sources of protein is meat!
• Is a MACRO nutrient

FAT

• Three types-unsaturated, saturated, and trans-fat
• Carries fat soluble vitamin
• Is a MACRO nutrient

FOOD WITH HEATHY FAT

• Olive oil
• Peanut butter
• Seeds(like almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, etc.)
• Oils
• Fish(Like salmon, tuna, etc)
• And more!

FOOD WITH UNHEALTHY FAT

• Butter
• Ice Cream
• Cheese
• Processed meat like pepperoni
• High fat meat like roast beef
• As well as more not listed!

VITAMINS

• Helps body use energy
• Regulates body process
• Is a Micro nutrient

MINERALS

• Main 3- Calcium, iron, and potassium
• Found in all living things
• Like vegetables and meat
• Whole grains, and dairy products
• They are a micro nutrient

WATER

• Helps regulate body temperature
• Maintains heathy skin
• Makes up more than 60% body mass
• Water is a micro nutrient

Remember! The best way to get nutrition is through the least processed food as possible

The End! Thanks for looking!
The Six Major Nutrients
By- Georgia Hinton