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    Water-soluble nutrients are transported through the circulatory system while fat-soluble nutrients are transported through the lymphatic system. Carbohydrates are the best source of energy as they provide four calories of energy per gram. They are plant-based foods such as grains, fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates are digested in our mouth and intestines. They are used by our body for energy, especially glucose.…

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    many fruits, vegetable, grains, protein foods, milk, and fats, and discretionary calories I obtained each day. Discretionary calories are excess calories that we are allowed to eat once our nutrient needs have been met (Sizer and Whitney 43-44). Discretionary calories are usually foods containing higher fats and sugars…

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    living because it is lower in the artery-clogging fats than red meat. Blueberries Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that help prevent…

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    which are exist in all food. They catalyse chemical reaction by breaking down the food components by oxidation, browning and ripening that result in changes of flavour, colour and texture and lead to food spoilage. Apart from that, most of the fats and oils do not store properly, they develop off flavours and odours known as rancidity and sometimes toxic substances are formed. The presence of moisture, oxygen and light are among the factors that speed up rancidity. Food poisoning can be caused…

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    Top Healthy Diet Beginners' Dietary Guidance Top Healthy Diet Beginners' Dietary Guidance Top Healthy Diet Beginners' Dietary Guidance Now people not only pay attention to fitness, fitness requirements for the relatively high, fitness and fitness different, fitness is disclosed in the "beauty", pay attention to the combination of physical and refined spirit, bodybuilding and fitness training methods and diet rules , Bodybuilding method is also very simple, as long as every day to adhere to the…

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    Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses nutrients. Proper nutrition is one of the most important elements to being healthy. Without proper nutrition our bodies wouldn’t be able to carry out our everyday functions. Eating a well-balanced diet can help you get the nutrients you need to fuel your body for you daily activities and exercise. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Eating breakfast regularly can lead to a lower risk of obesity and diabetes.…

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    Such as the dinners, vegetables and pies. It is rich in trans-fat, and it can clog your arteries also. The trans-fat in the meals raises the bad cholesterol level and lowers good cholesterol level. Frozen meals usually contain more salt than what is mandatory to be added. Frozen food can also trigger your blood pressure…

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    the best part of the whole video I believe was when he discussed egg consumption. Although an average large-sized egg has approximately 185 mg of Cholesterol, 62% DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet (American Egg Board, 2016), it is filled with healthy fats and essential fatty acids. That doesn’t mean go eat one dozen eggs because they’re good for you, but as Dr. Weil stressed in the video multiple times, moderation is key. A very interesting topic that I was unaware of was discussed about…

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    3 Fats The word fats refer to the lipid food group and it is used to mean both fats and oils. The unseparated fats and oil in foods such as grains, nuts, dairy products, eggs and meats are the example of ‘invisible’ fats that usually more than fifty per cent of our normal fats intake (Ghotra et al, 2002). Fats and oils are calorie-dense food item which give nine calories per gram compared to the carbohydrates and proteins which are four calories per gram respectively. Foods that rich in fats…

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    with the demands of her body, on top of the kcals required for basic functions, such as breathing, digestion, and concentration. If she is active she could increase her calorie intake by adding snacks of vegetables or fruit, either fresh or dried, in-between her meals. 80g of fresh fruit or vegetables will count towards 1 of her 5 a day or having between 25-30g of dried fruit. If Sally is inactive this intake will most likely be acceptable as her body will only require this intake to perform…

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