Ever wonder what those nutrition and health experts are saying? Here’s quick reference list that explains some important key words.
Nutrients. Substances necessary for life that build, repair and maintain body cells. Includes protein, carbohydrate, fat, water, vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins. Essentials substances, found in smalol amouts in many foods, necessary for controlling body processes. Different from minerals because vitamins are organic compounds containing carbon. Includes vitamin A, B vitamis (niacin, riboflavin), vitamin C and more.
Protein. Vital for life, provides energy, structural support of body cells and is important for growth. Made from amino-acid building blocks that contain nitrogen.
Minerals. Essential elements needed by the body in very small amounts. Minerals are inorganic elements, such as calcium and iron, and are found in our foods and water.
Carbohydrate. Key human energy source. All simple sugars and complex carbohydrates (starches) fit into this category.
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