Nutrients are the life sustaining substances found in food.
- Necessary for growth, maintenance, and repair. 

There are 6 nutrients:
 - Vitamins
 - Minerals
 - Carbs
 - Lipids
 - Proteins
 - Water

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# Definitions
| Term      | Definition                                                                                   |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Nutrients | The life sustaining substances found in food. Necessary for growth, maintenance, and repair. |
| Nutrition | The study of how nutrients affect our body.                                                  |
| Diet      | The usual pattern of food choices                                                            |
| Lipid     | Fat                                                                                          |