6 essential nutrients foldable (each is 20pts).

1. The name of each nutrient

2. Its definition

3. Why it is important/function

4. Examples –What it’s found in

5. Picture

6 essential nutrients foldable (each is 20pts).

1. The name of each nutrient

2. Its definition

3. Why it is important/function

4. Examples –What it’s found in

5. Picture

• Water –transports nutrients, eliminates waste, serves as a catalyst for chemical reactions

• Vitamins –encourage chemical reactions in cells

• Minerals – help form our bodies structure and regulate processes

• Carbohydrates – provides energy for cells

• Proteins – helps build and repair muscle

• Fats – acts as the body's insulator protecting organs and absorbing shocks, helps process vitamins and minerals, and provides energy