NUTRITION

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is the study of food at work in our bodies, our source for energy, and the medium for which our nutrients can function.

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Nutrition

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the building blocks of life.

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is the study of food at work in our bodies, our source for energy, and the medium for which our nutrients can function.

Nutrition

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the building blocks of life.

Nutrition

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essential nutrients for life include

carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids (fats), as well as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water

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the solvent for all soluble ingredients in the blood and cells.

water

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The absorption of nutrients starts the moment we begin to digest our foods, as they are transported to assist all the metabolic processes in the human body.

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The human body requires —- major types of nutrients.

seven

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are important but required in smaller amounts.

Micronutrients

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Not all nutrients provide energy but are still important, such as

water and fiber.

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are essential organic compounds that the human body cannot synthesize

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our main source of energy.

Carbohydrates

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one source of energy and important in relation to fat soluble vitamins.

Fats

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the fibrous indigestible portion of our diet essential to health of the digestive system.

Roughage (Fiber)

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those inorganic elements occurring in the body and which are critical to its normal functions.

Minerals

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essential to growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues.

Proteins

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water and fat soluble vitamins play important roles in many chemical processes in the body

Vitamins

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essential to normal body function - as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients and because 60% of the human body is water.

Water

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It indicates that ——- can boost any exercise routine and affect performance and feeling of well-being while exercising.

proper nutrition

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The best kinds of nutrition depends on the results that a person is —- and —— being performed.

seeking

type of exercise

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According to the studies reported by the ——- indicate that ——- often can be improved by eating larger amounts of carbohydrates in the days preceding an event.

Mayo Clinic

endurance

carbohydrates

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World Health Organization (WHO),

it is a "State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

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is a dynamic condition resulting from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes in the environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium called homeostasis.

Health

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Health Benefits

  • 1. A healthier state of mind

    2. Change levels of chemicals in your brain

    3. Feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed, and sleep better.

    4. Have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis

    5. Helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and improve your mood

    6. Helps with digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.

    7. Helps you age more gracefully by maintaining your looks and your agility

    8. Helps you live longer and prevent many chronic diseases

    9. Helps you lose weight more easily (or eat more without gaining weight)

    10. Improves cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness

    11. Manage weight better

    12. Raises your metabolism and helps you lose weight more easily

    13. Recover better from periods of hospitalization or bed rest