Nutrition & Nutrients

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Process of providing the body with foods needed for proper growth, maintenance, and development.

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Nutrition

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Nutrient

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compound needed for proper growth and development

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Essential Nutrient

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nutrient which must be consumed through food because the body cannot manufacture it at all or in adequate amounts for proper maintenance and functioning

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Non-Essential Nutrient

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nutrient the body is able to manufacture in amounts adequate for proper maintenance and functioning

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Carbohydrate

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essential nutrient in the form of sugar, starch or fiber; composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen; main source of energy for the body

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Protein

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essential nutrient containing nitrogen and composed of amino acids; enables the body to form muscle fibers and form enzymes to carry out numerous vital functions

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Fat

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essential nutrient which provides energy to the body, cushions vital organs and assists in a variety of body processes; can be waxy or oily

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Water

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essential nutrient that is a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. It is essential for the human body to function. It transports nutrients to cells and removes wastes from cells. It is used to metabolize fuel, regulate body temperature, and digest food.

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Enzyme

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proteins which act as catalysts in essential body processes

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Amino Acid

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building blocks of proteins; organic compounds composed of varying chains of hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon and oxygen