Carbon-containing nutrients (small amounts) that affect growth
Chemical elements that maintain health; too much of it and/or too less of it is harmful to health (nutrient deficiency)
Makes up 60% of the human body; essential in for maintaining healthy body; lack of water (dehydration) can lead to death
Nutrients containing the most energy gram by gram
The body's main form of long-term energy storage; made up of fatty acids and glycerol
Responsible for rebuilding the body; also for hormones, enzymes, and other byproducts