Completar frases Types of NutrientsVersión en línea Types of Nutrients por Millie Carretero 1 Carbohydrates Fat calories body bone waste Water Vitamin breads sugars eggs meat Nutrients Protein nutrients six are necessary for the to function properly . The essential nutrients include carbohydrates , protein , fat , vitamins , minerals and water . are the main energy source for the brain . Sources include fruits , and grains , starchy vegetables and . is the major structural component of cells and is responsible for the building and repair of body tissues . Ten to 35 percent of your daily should come from lean protein sources such as low - fat , dairy , beans or . is an energy source that when consumed , increases the absorption of fat - soluble vitamins including vitamins A , D , E and K . Twenty to 35 percent of your daily intake should come from fat . C is necessary for the synthesis of collagen , which provides structure to blood vessels , and ligaments . helps to maintain homeostasis in the body and transports to cells . Water also assists in removing products from the body .