SIX MAIN NUTRIENT GROUPS

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SIX MAIN NUTRIENT GROUPS

Water

Oranges

Tomatoes

Cucumber

Dehydration

Regulates body temperature. Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth. Protects body organs and tissues. Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Proteins

Eggs

Poultry

Beef

Loss of muscle mass and fatty liver

Required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Minerals

Fish

Milk

Cereal

Deficiency of nutrient leads to weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.

Important for making enzymes and hormones, and keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly.

Vitamins

Broccoli

Carrots

Kiwi

Death from infectious diseases, anemia, death during pregnancy or childbirth.

Shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system.

Fats

Nuts

Avocados

Dark Chocolate

Impact of excess of nutrient

Gain weight. Get cancer or type 2 diabetes.

The body uses fat as a fuel source.

Carbohydrates

Examples of foods

Soda

Doughnuts

Pretzel

Impact of deficiency of nutrient

Headaches, fatigue, weakness, difficulty concentrating, nausea, constipation, bad breath and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Function of nutrient

Primary fuel source for your brain's high energy.