# Macronutrients - We need a larger amount - Provides Calories ## Carbs - Provides 4 calories per gram ## Protein - Provides 4 calories per gram ## Lipids/Fats - Provides 9 calories per gram # Micronutrients - Smaller Amounts - Don't provide calories ## Vitamins ## Minerals ## Water - Not a macro or micronutrient, but still one of the 6 major nutrition groups ## Alcohol - While not in a food group, provides 7 calories per gram # Digestive System 1. Mouth 2. # DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) ## EAR ## RDA ## AI ## UL ## AMDR ## EER