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Six Basic Nutrients

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Total cards: 7•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

nutrients

Back (Answer)

• they are parts of food your body can use

#2
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water

Back (Answer)

• all chemical reactions in the body take place in water • regulates body temperature • essential • transports

#3
Front (Question)

protein

Back (Answer)

• growth/maintenance repair • makes enzymes, antibodies, and hormones • amino acids

#4
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fats and oils

Back (Answer)

• lipids • they give you more energy than a carbohydrate, but much slower • they come from plants and animals • insulation and cushioning

#5
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carbs

Back (Answer)

• main source of energy • quick energy • sugar and starches • calories

#6
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vitamins

Back (Answer)

• regulate growth and normal function • micronutrients • fat-soluble (A, E, D, K) • water-soluble

#7
Front (Question)

minerals

Back (Answer)

• normal function • 16 • macrominerals and trace minerals