Title: Describe the six main nutrients in a healthy diet.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Assisting with Nutrition

Description should include

- water
- carbohydrates
- protein
- vitamins
- minerals
- fat (lipids).

Refer to Unit VIII in Nurse Aide Curriculum (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/forms/education/NurseAide_Ed_Program_Curriculum.doc), Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the most important nutrient?
- What nutrients aid in healing and recovery from disease?
- What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?