6 Key Ingredients by Lily Bendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh The six key ingredients that complete a healthy diet! en-us 2018-01-23 20:22:02 UTC 2025-11-09 18:41:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Carbohydrates lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224001678 Carbohydrates are major sources of energy in the diet.

Sources: fruits, vegetables, milk,dry beans and peas, starchy vegetables, rice, grits, pasta, oatmeal, cornmeal, breads, and cereals]]> 2018-01-23 20:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224001678 Proteins lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224003485 Proteins are nutrients found in every cell in the body. Made up of amino acids - building blocks for cells.

Sources: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products 
]]> 2018-01-23 20:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224003485 Fats lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224004285 Fats are concentrated sources of food energy.

Sources: animal foods and avocados]]> 2018-01-23 20:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224004285 Minerals lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224004920 Minerals are inorganic elements needed for building tissue and regulating body functions.

Sources: fruits and vegetables, dairy, and meat. ]]> 2018-01-23 20:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224004920 Vitamins lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224006089 Vitamins are organic substances needed in small amounts for normal growth and maintenance of good health.

Sources: fruits and veggies]]> 2018-01-23 20:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224006089 Water lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224006892 Water carries nutrients to the cells and carries waste products from the cells.

Sources: fruit]]> 2018-01-23 20:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224006892 List examples of foods that you eat regularly that incorporate each of the 6 key nutrients. lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224007907 Fruits
Chicken
Eggs
Bread]]> 2018-01-23 20:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224007907 Which nutrients are lacking from your diet? lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224617376 I probably don't get enough vitamins. ]]> 2018-01-25 13:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224617376 What foods do you need to add to your diet to get these nutrients? lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224618568 I will need to eat more fruits and definitely more vegetables.]]> 2018-01-25 13:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224618568 What function does EACH nutrient perform? lbendickson https://padlet.com/lbendickson/f8ndtti4dnnh/wish/224619523 Carbohydrates: Energy
Proteins: Growth and fighting off disease
Fats:  Insulates body, protects and cushions organs and helps with the distribution and use of some vitamins.
Minerals: Essential part of bones, teeth, and red blood cells. It also helps with proper functioning of muscles, nerves, and blood clotting.
Vitamins: Regulate body processes and enables other nutrients to work.
Water: Carries nutrients to the cells and carries waste products from the cells.



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