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What purpose do Macro nutrients serve? |
To provide the body with the essential materials to keep it active. Generally speaking to provide energy and repair muscles. |
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What purpose do Micro nutrients serve? |
To keep the body healthy. Generally speaking to provide the body with the materials necessary to keep the immune system running and other parts of the body functioning. *Primarily used for the building/repairing of bodily structures and materials for chemical reactions for the functions of the system, not the actual energy to keep it going. |
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When thinking of a diet, how could it be useful to keep the shelf life in mind? |
In general a longer shelf life means more macro nutrients in comparison to micro nutrients. This is because most micro nutrients don't stay in good condition for long periods of time, so taking them out provides a longer shelf life. |
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What are the 6 basic nutrients? |
Protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral, water. |
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How many calories does protein have? |
4 |
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How many calories does carbohydrate have? |
4 |
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How many calories does fat have? |
9 |
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How many calories does water have? |
0 |
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How many calories does vitamin have? |
0 |
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How many calories does mineral have? |
0 |
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In terms of calories what is unique about cholesterol and fibers? |
They have 0 calories. |
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Why is alcohol classified specifically in terms of calories? |
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How many calories does alcohol have? |
7 |
