Nutrients

Why is water needed ?
- *carries nutrients
- *lubricates joints
- *regulates body function and processes
Where does water come from ?
- *water
- *other beverages/liquids
- *fruits
- *veggies
Why is carbohydrates needed ?
- *regulates bosy temperature
- *brain function
- *energy
Where does carbohydrates come from ?
- *sugars
- *fruit
- *grains
- *nuts
- *potatoes
- *breads
- *milk
- *fruit
Why is protein needed ?

*tissue repair and growth
Where does protein come from ?
- *nuts
- *beans
- *milk
- *fish
- *eggs
- *poultry
- *meat
Why is fat needed ?
- *carries vitamins A and D
- *energy
Where does fat came from ?
- *nuts
- *milk
- *fish
- *animal fat

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Nutrients

Description

NCLEX review

Updated

2012-05-30T02:22:41Z