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Understand Food Nutrition
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Nutrition Guides
Clear, practical guides for understanding food and everyday nutrition.
Why Does Your Body Need Protein?
Your body needs protein to build and maintain tissues and support many everyday functions. Protein is made from amino acids and can come from both animal and plant foods.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Carbohydrates?
Your body uses carbohydrates as an important source of energy. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber and are found in many everyday foods.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Water?
Water is essential for normal body function. It helps regulate body temperature, supports tissues and joints, carries out everyday body processes, and replaces water lost through breathing, sweating, and urination.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Fat?
Your body needs fat for energy, essential fatty acids, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Different types of dietary fat can affect health differently.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Fiber?
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found mainly in plant foods. It supports digestion, adds bulk to the diet, and different types of fiber behave differently in the digestive system.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Vitamins?
Vitamins are substances your body needs for normal growth, development, and everyday body functions. There are 13 essential vitamins, each with different roles.
Read guide →Why Does Your Body Need Minerals?
Minerals are nutrients your body needs for many functions, including supporting bones, muscles, the heart, the brain, enzymes, and hormones.
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