The organic nutrients are the necessary building blocks of various cell components that certain organisms cannot synthesize and therefore must obtain preformed. These compounds include carbohydrates, protein, and lipids.

What makes a nutrient organic or not?

The foods we eat contain nutrients. Those nutrients that contain carbon are called organic while those that do not contain carbon are called inorganic. Nutrients are substances required by the body to perform its basic functions.

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

There are six major nutrients: Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water. Looking at the AGHE, what food groups are the primary sources of each of the following ?