The Basic Nutrients

3. the compounds in food that are required by the body for proper growth, maintenance and functioning
5. nutrition, this occurs when you consume too many nutrients or excess calories
8. the nutrient that makes up 60% of your body and is needed for digestion and respiration
9. deficiencies, these occur when you get too little of one or more nutrients in your diet
10. carbohydrates, the type of carbohydrate that provides quick energy that does not last long
14. the category of nutrients that are made of sugar starch and fiber
15. how many basic nutrients are there

1. soluble vitamins, the type of vitamins that you need to consume daily because they cant be stored
2. the science of food, the nutrients in foods and how the body uses those nutrients
4. builds body tissue and supplies energy (also known as amino acids)
6. the organic substances that are required by the body to grow and function properly
7. elements of the earth that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth
11. fats, the fats that are empty calories and can clog your arteries
12. fats, the fats that are healthy and easy for your body to use
13. the nutrients category also known as lipids