Term |
Definition |
water |
The most important nutrient. All chemical reactions happen here |
fats |
Very high energy source. It can come in the from of saturated or unsaturated. |
protiens |
Made of amino acids, this nutrient helps build and repair tissue. |
minerals |
The nutrient is made of non-living material. It is important in building body parts and regulating growth. |
vitamins |
This nutrient is considered to be a helper molecule that is important in regulating growth. |
carbohydrate |
This nutrient provides energy in both a simple and complex form. |
unsaturated |
This type of fat is in the liquid form at room temperature |
saturated |
This type of fat is in the solid form at room temperature. |