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water is a nutrient that is involved in all body
processes. water makes up part of the blood,
helps with waste removal. regulate body temperature, and cushions the spinal cords and joints.

A nutrient that regulates many chemical re

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A nutrient that is the main source of energy for the body is a
carbohydrate.

food source: sugar, starches, and fiber

simple carbohydrates: Sugar that enter the bloodstream and
provide quick energy are simple carbohydrates.

A nutrient that provides energy and helps the body store and use some vitamins is a fat.

saturated fats: fats found in dairy products, meats and poultry are saturated fats.

unsaturated fats: fats from plant products and fish are unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature.

trans-fatty acids: when oils are processed into solids fats,

food source: margarine, trans-fatty acids, vegetable oil

Food source: sunflower, corn, olive, and canola oils.

food source: dairy products, meat, and poultry

a nutrient that is needed for growth, to build repair, and maintain body tissue to regulate body processes, and supply energy is a protein.

food source: meat, fish, poultry, milk and yogurt and eggs

Complete protein: A proteins that contains all of the essential amino acids is a complete protein.