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Water - The Unappreciated Nutrient |
Can't live without water for more than a few days; aids in digestion, absorption, and transportation for nutrients; 2-3 liters or 8-12 cups; Essential, Macro-Nutrient |
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Protein - Nutritional Nutrient |
made up of amino acids needed to maintain muscle bones and tissues; 9 amino acids your body can not produce; has 4 calories per gram; 10-35% of daily calories consumed. |
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Fats - A Necessary Nutrient |
primary form of stored energy in body; providing essential fatty acids in production of other fatty acids and V-D, cell membranes and myelin sheaths around nerve fibers, emergency reserve when sick |
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Different Types of Fat |
Saturated Fats- solid at room temp Monounsaturated Fats- liquid at room temp but solidify when cold Polyunsaturated Fat- liquid Trans-fatty Acid- produced through hydrogenation (liquid veggies oils get more fat) more risk with cardiovascular health BC raise LDLs and lower HDLs
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Minerals A Need for Balance Antioxidants |
Natural inorganic substance that the body needs; 20 essentials; 100 milligrams daily of each macrominerals (Calcium, Chloride, |
