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6 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
1. Carbohydrates:
 Function:
 Simple Carbohydrates (examples):
 Complex Carbohydrates (examples):
2. Fats:
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Function:
Saturated Fats (examples):
Monounsaturated Fats (examples):
Trans Fats (examples):
Unsaturated Fats (examples):
***What is the difference between saturated and unsturated fats in regards to your
health?
3. Proteins:
 Function:
 Complete Proteins (examples):
 Incomplete Proteins (examples):
4. Vitamins:
 Function:
 Fat Soluble (examples):
 Water Soluble (examples):
5. Minerals:
 Function:
 Examples:
6. Water:
 Function:
 % of body comprised of water:
 Amount of water needed per day (ounces):
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
Active males=
calories per day
Active females=
calories per day
Inactive (sedentary) teens =
calories per day
VITAMIN & MINERAL INVENTORY
Diretions: Use the listed web site to complete the vitamin and mineral chart below or
chapter 4 in the textbook:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/nutrition/general/vitamins_minerals.html
VITAMINS
Fat-Soluble
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Water-Soluble
Vitamins
Vitamin C (ascorbic
acid)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2
(riboflavin)
Niacin
B6
Folic Acid
B12
MINERALS
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Iron
Function
3 food sources