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Nutrition 2

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Food labelsprovide information about nutrient and calorie content
% Daily Valuesare based on a 2,000 calorie a day diet
Contain 9 grams per servingFats
mineralsiron, calcium, phosphorus, etc.
vitaminsA, K, C, E, D, etc.
carbohydratesbody's main enery source
watersolvent, cools the body
fatsbutter, lard, olive oil
carbohydratesneeded in the greatest quantity
proteinsmade of long chains of amino acids
complete proteinscontain all 8 essential amino acids
incomplete proteinsfound in plant products
cellular respirationC6H1206 + 602 ---> 6CO2 + 6H20 + Energy
Energycomes from broken bonds
Calories in carbohydrates and proteins4 calories per gram
Fiberkeeps colon clean
Glycogenexcess glucose stored in liver
function of nutrientsgrowth, repair, energy, etc.

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