Nutrients in Food

are molecules in food that nourish the body by providing energy and materials essential for growth and development.

• Nutrients

• Nutrition

• Wellness

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

main source of energy

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

They come mainly from plants in the form of sugar and starch.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

includes rice, bread, and cereals.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

are used for the synthesis of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies to combat diseases.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are essential for the formation of new protoplasm for growth and repair of worn-out body cells.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

are energy-providing foods.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Eating foods that is rich of this is an excellent way of storing energy for future use.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

includes butter, cheese, fatty meat, nuts.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

are complex organic molecules needed in small amounts, and cannot be manufactured by the human body.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals