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Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition 4th Edition by Heather Hedrick Fink,Alan Mikesky
Edition 4ISBN: 978-1284036695Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition 4th Edition by Heather Hedrick Fink,Alan Mikesky
Edition 4ISBN: 978-1284036695 Exercise 2
What are the six nutrient categories? Which nutrients are termed the "energy nutrients"?
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The nutrients are the substances that provide essentials nourishment for growth and maintenance of the life.
The body needs a continuous supply of nutrients and minerals to function properly. They are as follows:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals and
6. Water
Here, carbohydrates, proteins and fats are macronutrients because they have calorific value and the body needs them in large quantities. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, as the daily requirement of these nutrients is small.
Energy foods are the foods that act as the important source of energy. Carbohydrates are the main source to fuel the body for physical activities. It is converted into glucose in the body and gives 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates.
Protein is mainly used as the growth and development of the body. It produces 4 calories per gram.
Fats are known as lipids that are used as the fuel during sleep. It produces about 9 calories per gram.
The body needs a continuous supply of nutrients and minerals to function properly. They are as follows:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals and
6. Water
Here, carbohydrates, proteins and fats are macronutrients because they have calorific value and the body needs them in large quantities. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, as the daily requirement of these nutrients is small.
Energy foods are the foods that act as the important source of energy. Carbohydrates are the main source to fuel the body for physical activities. It is converted into glucose in the body and gives 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates.
Protein is mainly used as the growth and development of the body. It produces 4 calories per gram.
Fats are known as lipids that are used as the fuel during sleep. It produces about 9 calories per gram.
Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition 4th Edition by Heather Hedrick Fink,Alan Mikesky
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