Dietary minerals are chemical elements required by living organisms, other than the four elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen that are present in almost all organic molecules. Many elements are essential in relative large quantities: you need to consume 200 milligrams or more of them each day. These “bulk minerals” or macro-minerals in order of […]
Water is the most important nutrient for every form of life on earth, and it makes up about 60% of your body weight. If your body is deficient in other nutrients, you might not have any symptoms for years, but without water, you will die in less than one week. Your body is made up of trillions […]
Fat is essential to your health because it supports a number of your body’s functions. Fat enables the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to be absorbed from food and regulates cholesterol metabolism. Fat is made up of several fatty acids (containing long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms), bonded to a glycerol. They […]
Protein forms many body structures, including muscles, skin, and hair. It also forms enzymes that catalyze chemical reactions throughout your body. Protein molecules are composed of amino acids. How much protein do we need? During World War II, Lydia J. Roberts, Hazel Stiebeling, and Helen S. Mitchell were part of a committee established by the United States National Academy of […]
Most carbohydrates contain four Calories per gram. They can be simple or complex, depending on the number of sugar units they contain. Simple carbohydrates (sugars) contain one sugar unit, while complex carbohydrates (starches and fiber) contain three or more. Simple sugars are absorbed quickly, and raise blood sugar levels rapidly. This spike in blood sugar […]
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