The 6 Basic Nutrients
The nutrient includes sugars and starches.
Carbohydrates
A substance found in food that regulates bodily functions.
Nutrients
This food group requires 2 to 3 servings.
Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt group
This vitamin maintains healthy skin, bones, and teeth.
Vitamin A
This mineral aids in muscle contraction and bone and teeth formation.
Calcium
The nutrients with the highest energy content.
Fats
This is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
Fiber
The required amount of servings from the vegetable group.
3 to 5 servings
This vitamin helps maintain immune function and blood vessels.
Vitamin E
This mineral aids in converting food into energy.
Chloride
Nutrients not made of living things.
Minerals
A reduction of water content in the body.
Dehydration
The food group recommended using it sparingly.
Sweets, fats and oils.
This vitamin aids in nervous system function.
Vitamin B12
This mineral deficiency cause anemia.
Iron
The nutrients that are made by living things.
Vitamins
The nutrients in a food compared to the number of calories.
Nutrient Density
A guide that indicates how many servings are recommended.
The Food Pyramid Guide?
This vitamin helps regulate blood pressure, bone growth, immune function, and hormone production.
Vitamin D
This mineral helps maintain water balance.
Sodium
Nutrients that help fight disease and build new body tissue.
Proteins
Recommendations for amounts of proper nutrition.
Daily Values
This food group requires 2-4 servings.
Fruit group
This vitamin aids in blood clotting.
Vitamin K
This mineral helps maintain metabolism as part of the thyroid hormone.
Potassium