Nutrition

Basics of nutrition

Nov 29, 2016

Macro Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins Micro Nutrients
Vitamins, Minerals, Water

Carbohydrates

Dec 2, 2016

Bodies main energy source Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are important to a healthy life.

Proteins

Dec 3, 2016

a nutrient found in food (as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is made up of many amino acids joined together, is a necessary part of the diet, and is essential for normal cell structure and function.

Fats

Dec 4, 2016

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Lipids are a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and others.

Vitamins

Dec 7, 2016

vitamins definition. Complex organic compounds that are needed in small amounts by the body for normal growth and metabolism. An important part of a balanced diet, vitamins occur naturally in foods and may be added to processed foods to increase their nutritional value.

Minerals

Dec 8, 2016

any of the inorganic elements, as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, or sodium, that are essential to the functioning of the human body and are obtained from foods. adjective. 6. of the nature of a mineral; pertaining to a mineral or minerals.