Nutrients
Published on Dec 03, 2015
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CARBOHYDRATES
- Carbohydrates provide the body's most important source of energy.
- Complex carbohydrates are found in vegetables, fruit, and grain.
- Simple carbohydrates are found in sugary foods and soft drinks.
- Too little carbohydrates result in low energy.
- Too much of the simple carbohydrates cause obesity.
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PROTEINS
- Helps your body produce skin, muscle, and bone.
- Found in meats, eggs, and nuts.
- Too little causes bad development of bones and muscles, as well as skin problems.
- Too much may contribute to weight gain.
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FATS
- Helps produce skin and hair, provides energy, and protects internal organs.
- Can be found in almost all foods, but mostly in meat, fish, dairy products, and chocolate.
- Too much fat can cause obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
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MINERALS
- Helps growth and regulates metabolism.
- Found in almost all foods, but mainly vegetables, fruits, and grains.
- Too few minerals can affect all body systems, while too many may be harmful.
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VITAMINS
- They produce energy and help regulate body processes.
- Vitamins are found in all food groups, especially fruits and vegetables.
- Not enough vitamins can result in diseases like scurvy, beriberi, and rickets.
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