NUTRIENTS
NUTRIENT AND
FUNCTIONS
Nutrients and Food Groups
100

This nutrient is mainly found in the Food From Animals food group.

What is Protein?

100

The body's primary source of energy.

What are Cabohydrates?

100

This type of food group is made up of cassava, yam, sweet potato and green banana.

What are Staples?

200

The nutrients that are most common in the fruits and the vegetable food group.

What are Vitamins and Minerals?

200

These nutrients are vital for maintaining overall health and are involved in building strong bones and teeth.

What are Minerals?

200

This food group includes ackee, avocado pear, coconut, vegetable oil and butter.

What are Fats and Oils?

300

This nutrient is commonly found in the Staples Food Group.

What is Carbohydrate?

300

This nutrient is essential for supporting immune function and promoting healthy vision, skin, and bones.

What are vitamins?

300

Almonds, gungo peas, broad beans and cashew are found in this food group.

What are legumes and nuts?

400

This nutrient is found in melons, soups, fruit juices and coconut jelly.

What is Water?

400

This nutrient is found the Fats and Oils Food Group.

What are fats?

400

Guava, ripe bananas, plums and papaya are all a part of this food group.

What are Fruits?

500

This nutrient can be found in margarine, bacon, ackee and mayonnaise.

What are Fats?

500

This nutrient building and repair tissues, including muscles, skin, and organs.

What is Protein?

500

Lobster, pork, milk, cheese, eggs and beef belong to this food group.

What are foods from animals?