Nutrition and Nutrients

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What is Nutrition?

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The science of food and the ways in which the body uses the foods you eat.

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What are Nutrients?

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Substances in the food that provide energy and help form body tissues. Necessary for growth and life.

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What are Carbohydrates?

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Class of energy giving nutrients that include starches, fibers, and sugars. Main source of energy. 4 Calories per gram.

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What is Glucose?

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Simple sugar that circulates in the blood. The most important sugar in the body because it provides energy to the body's cells. Your body changes carbohydrates into glucose.

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What are Fats?

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Class of energy giving nutrients that are also the main form of energy storage in the body. 9 calories per gram.

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What is Protein?

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Class of nutrients made up of amino acids. They are needed to build and repair body structures, and to regulate processes in the body while growing. 4 calories per gram.

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What are Vitamins?

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A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth. Either dissolve in fat or water.

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What is Vitamin A?

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Fat soluble vitamin needed for strong bones and teeth. The lack of this vitamin leads to blindness.

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What is Vitamin D?

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Fat soluble vitamin that is produced in the body when exposed to UV rays.

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What is Vitamin E?

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Fat soluble vitamin that contributes to healthy nails, hair, and skin.