Types of Nutrients

Types of Nutrients

Your body is like a busy city, and it needs many kinds of nutrients to keep everything working smoothly. Nutrients are the good stuff in food that help you grow, stay strong, and feel full of energy. There are three main types of macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fat...

Our bodies need fuel to grow, move, and stay healthy. This fuel comes from nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the food we eat.

Let’s start with carbohydrates, which provide quick energy and are found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and milk.

Simple carbohydrates, such as sugars, have small, simple structures, ...