Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Major Nutrients

    Uploaded by

    fonseca75
    2 views1 page
    The document outlines the major classes of nutrients and their functions in the body. It identifies water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals as the six major nutrient classes. Water, carbohydrates, and fats are categorized as "go" foods that produce energy, while proteins, vitamins, and minerals are categorized as "glow" foods that regulate body systems and promote growth.

    Original Description:

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document outlines the major classes of nutrients and their functions in the body. It identifies water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals as the six major nutrient classes. Water, carbohydrates, and fats are categorized as "go" foods that produce energy, while proteins, vitamins, and minerals are categorized as "glow" foods that regulate body systems and promote growth.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    2 views1 page

    Major Nutrients

    Uploaded by

    fonseca75
    The document outlines the major classes of nutrients and their functions in the body. It identifies water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals as the six major nutrient classes. Water, carbohydrates, and fats are categorized as "go" foods that produce energy, while proteins, vitamins, and minerals are categorized as "glow" foods that regulate body systems and promote growth.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    MAJOR CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS

    1. water - "The" essential for all body functions”


    2. carbohydrates - "go" foods
    3. fats - concentrated "go" foods
    4. proteins - "grow" foods
    5. vitamins - "glow" foods
    6. minerals - "glow" foods

    The nutrients are either used to produce energy for the body to "grow and go" or they are used to regulate
    body systems. Explain the difference and have students categorize the nutrients:

    Body Regulators Energy Producers


    Water Protein
    Vitamins Carbohydrates
    Minerals Fats
    Fiber

    You might also like