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The
Nutrient:
Micronutrients:
Nutrients in the
body are constituted by all the
organic and inorganic chemicals
necessary to the living body for
sustaining life. Nutrient
assimilation process is nutrition
Macro nutrients
Micro nutrients
Role
Example
Carbohydrates
Source of energy to
be rapidly mobilized
muscular effort and
brain activity. Two
types of
carbohydrates: "fast"
to sweet taste which
we must not abuse,
and "slow" (starch) to
be rehabilitated
Cheese; meat
The proteins
Sodium
Determines the
Salt, baking soda
distribution of water
in the body and the
blood volume. Must
sometimes be
limited, on
prescription, under
certain
hypertension, heart
or kidney disease
Water
Cell hydration,
nutrient
transportation,
and waste
disposal.
Water bottle
Magnesium
Regulation of the
nervous and
muscular balance,
heart rhythm
Fibers
Anti-constipation:
mainly from grain
products and
vegetables; anticholesterol: mainly
from fruit
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Preserving sight,
growth, and
antioxidant. Is in
the form of
carotene in
colorful fruits and
vegetables
Vitamin B: B1 and
B6
Protection of the
nervous system,
B2: growth, B9 and
B12: anti-anemic.
All good help
nutrient absorption
Vitamin C
sweet potatoes,
carrots, dark
leafy greens,
winter squashes,
lettuce, dried
apricots,
cantaloupe, bell
peppers, fish,
liver, and tropical
fruits.
Kiwifruit, broccoli,
berries, citrus fruits,
tomatoes, peas,
and papayas.
Iron
Fibers
Calcium
absorption,
growth, resistance
to infection,
antioxidant
Anti-constipation:
mainly from grain
products and
vegetables; anticholesterol
mainly fruits
Wheat, corn
Component of bone,
milk, yogurt, and
growth, maintenance cheese
and strength of the
skeleton. Importance
of contributions from
childhood to ensure
bone health for life
(including prevention
of osteoporosis).
Plays an essential role
in muscle contraction,
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