Nutrition and eating

The body uses nutrients to grow, perform daily activities and certain important functions.

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Dietary fiber is a simple protein that can be found in meats and dairy products

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Saturated fats are found in animal-based foods and are solids at room temperature.

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Your body needs minerals in small (trace) amounts to grow and develop normally.

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Following a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage and limiting foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium are two concepts promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Oils are not considered a food group, but they do provide essential nutrients that should be included in your diet

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Although many people think about poor nutrition in terms of not getting enough nutrients, it can also be caused by eating too much of some nutrients.

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The number of calories a person should eat each day depends only on the person’s level of physical activity.

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Body composition is the same for people of the same weight because muscle and bone weigh the same as fat.

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Body-fat distribution can be as important, if not more important, to your health as how much fat you have.

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