Nutrition And You

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Term Paper Title	Nutrition And You
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Nutrition and You

Nutrition and You

     Nutrition is the relationship of foods to the health of the human body .
Proper nutrition means that you are receiving enough foods and supplements for
the body to function at optimal capacity.  It is important to remember that no
single nutrient or activity can maintain optimal health and well being, although
it has been proven that some nutrients are more important than others.  All of
the nutrients are necessary in different amounts along with exercise to maintain
proper health.
     There are six main types of nutrients used to maintain body health.
They are: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water .  They
all must be in balance for the body to function properly.  There are also five
major food groups. The groups are: fats and oils, fruits and vegetables, dairy
products, grains, and meats.
     Exercise is also an important part of nutrition.  Exercise helps tone
and maintain muscle tissue and ensure that the body's organs stay in good
condition.  Healthy eating without exercise will not result in good nutrition
and a healthy body - neither will exercise without nutrition.  The most
important thing about exercise is that it be practiced regularly and that it be
practiced in accompaniment with a healthy diet.  It is also desirable to
practice more that one sport as different sports exercise different areas of the
body. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the sources of energy for the body.
The contained energy is expressed in calories.  There are 9 calories per gram in
fat and there are about 4 calories per gram in proteins and carbohydrates .
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body.  This energy is mostly
used for muscle movement and digestion of food.  Some sources of carbohydrates
are : grains, fruits, vegetables, and anything else that grows out of the ground.
The energy in carbohydrates is almost instantly digested.  This results in a
quick rise in blood sugar which is soon followed by a drop in blood sugar which
is interpreted by the body as a craving for more sugars.  This sugar low may
also result in fatigue, dizziness, nervousness, and headache.  However, not all
carbohydrates do this.  Most fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are
digested more slowly. Fats, which are lipids, are the source of energy that is
the most concentrated.  Fats produce more that twice the amount of energy that
is in carbohydrates or proteins.  Besides having a high concentration of energ...

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