The six essential nutrients

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What is the number of calories for fiber?

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What is the number of calories for minerals?

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What is the number of calories for water?

0

What it the number or calories for vitamins?

0

What is the number of calories for carbohydrates?>

4

What is the number of calories for protein?

4

What is the number of calories for Fats

9

What is the main function for water?

Carries water soluble vitamins, regulates body temperature, carries waste products out, prevents dehydration.

What helpful acronym will help with remembering the 6 essential nutrients?

Food Class Makes Very Wonderful People F- Fats C- Carbohydrates M- Minerals V-Vitamins W-Water P-Protein

What I the main function for carbohydrates?

Provide energy

What is the main function for fat?

Reserve store energy, carries fat soluble vitamins, cushion, heat regulator, healthy skin, cell growth, insulates, adds flavor, and satisfies hunger.

What is the main function for protein?

To build and repair body tissues

What is the main function for vitamins?

To regulate body function

What is the main function for minerals

to regulate body function


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