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Most ingested nutrients used for
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metabolic fuel, cell structures and molecular synthesis
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Nutrient
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substance in food for growth, maintenance, repair
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Major nutrients
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bulk of ingested foodCarbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
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Othernutrients
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– required in small amounts Vitamins and minerals
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Dietary sources – primarily from
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plants |
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Starch
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complex carbohydrates) in grains and vegetables
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Sugars
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mono- and disaccharides) in fruits
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Insoluble fiber
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cellulose in vegetables; provides roughage
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Soluble fiber
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pectin in apples and citrus fruits; reduces blood cholesterol levels
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body’s preferred source for synthesizing ATP
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glucose |