Nutrient Relations

How do organisms obtain nutrients?

Nutrient

 A substance present in food and used by the

body to promote normal growth, maintenance,
and repair. 
Plants Nutrients
Non-mineral nutrients

 Carbon

 Hydrogen

 Oxygen
Mineral Nutrients
Macronutrients
 Nitrogen
 Phosphorus
 Potassium
 Calcium
 Magnesium
 Sulfur
Mineral Nutrients
Micronutrients
 Boron
 Copper
 Iron
 Chloride
 Manganese
 Molybdenum
 Zinc
Animal Nutrients
major nutrients needed to maintain
health
 Carbohydrates
 Fats
 Proteins
 Minerals
 Vitamins
 Water