Science Common Sense

1236 - What nutrients are obtained by the human body through eating, digestion, and absorption.

When we eat, our body gets the energy and things it needs from the nutrients in the food. The main nutrients are:

1. Carbohydrates: Gives energy, like from bread, rice, and fruits.
2. Proteins: Helps build and fix muscles and bones, like from meat, eggs, and beans.
3. Fats: Gives energy and helps our body work properly, like from oil, nuts, and meat.
4. Vitamins: Helps our body work correctly, like Vitamin C from oranges and Vitamin D from sunlight.
5. Minerals: Keeps our body healthy, like calcium for bones and iron for blood.

These nutrients are absorbed into our body through digestion, and they help us stay healthy and strong!