List the six essential nutrients and briefly explain how they function to support and keep the body healthy
The six essential nutrients and their functions, briefly stated, are:
1) Water – carries nutrients, maintains temperature, helps with digestion, removes waste
2) Protein – forms the framework for muscles, bones, tissues; provides energy
3) Carbohydrates – provide brains and bodies with their basic fuel: glucose
4) Fats – carry fat-soluble vitamins, protect organs from injury, regulate body temperature, provide energy
5) Vitamins – regulate growth, maintain tissue, and release energy from foods
6) Minerals – build bones, teeth; aid in function of muscle and nervous systems
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).