| Minerals do not Supply Calories
Like vitamins, minerals do not supply calories. They are not broken down in the digestive process, but are partly absorbed, if soluable, for use in about the same
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| Vitamins Function Primarily
Vitamins function primarily as catalysts in chemical reactions within the body. They are essential for the release of energy within the body, for tissue building
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| Carbohydrates are the Major Source of Energy
Carbohydrates are the major source of energy for the red blood cells and the central nervous system. Carbohydrates spare protein from being used for energy,
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| Each Nutrient Has Certain
Each nutrient has certain special jobs to do in the building, maintenance, and operation of the body. These jobs cannot be done by other nutrients.
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| Nutrition
Nutrients are important chemical substances that work together and interact with the body chemicals to perform one or more of the following
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