HEALTH NUTRITION

Here are the 6 kinds of nutrients that provide your body with what you need to think, play and work properly.

Water dissolves some vitamins and helps bring nutrients to the cells in your body. Water also helps you swallow & digest foods, and helps keep your body temperature normal.
Minerals are used by the body to build new cells and control important body processes.
Vitamins are needed to help the body use carbohydrates, fats and proteins and to help body systems function. Many kinds of vitamins are essential to your diet.
Fats are used to help the body store vitamins and build tissue to protect important organs.Fats are also used by the body as a "backup" fuel system.
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for your body. Some carbs like sugar give you quick energy. Other carbs such as starches give longer lasting energy.
Proteins are used by the body for growth, and to help build and repair cells. Proteins also help keep muscles, skin, hair, and nails healthy.