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MINDI
LIN BOYSEN, LWMC,CPT
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3150
East Beardsley Road Unit 1019
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Phoenix,
AZ 85050
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Phone:
480.203.6228
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SIX
NUTRIENT CATEGORIES AND THEIR
PHYSIOLOGIAL EFFECTS ON THE BODY
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| PROTEIN (1GRAM=4CALORIES)
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| Builds and repair body
tissues |
| Examples: |
| meat, fish, poultry, legumes,
dried peas, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), nuts,
refried beans, protein powder |
| CARBOHYDRATES (1GRAM=4CALORIES)
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| Provide energy for the
body |
| Examples: |
| COMPLEX : (last longer)whole
grain cereal, bread (bagel) pretzels, crackers, pasta,
potatoes, vegetables, rice, tortilla |
| SIMPLE: (quick fix, instant)fruit,
sugar |
| FAT (1GRAM=9CALORIES)
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| Necessary part
of every cell, protects inner organs, carries fat soluble
vitamins |
| Examples: |
| (usually mixed
with other nutrients): peanut butter, oils, butter, margarine,
peanuts, salad dressings |
| VITAMINS/MINERALS
(O CALORIES) |
| Regulate body
processes |
| Fat Soluble:
A, D, E, K (toxic if consumed in large amounts) |
| Water Soluble
all B, C |
| Examples: |
| balanced diet
with fruits and vegetables |
| WATER (O
CALORIES) |
| Important for
the many chemical reactions in the body |
| Example: Protein
travels to repair and rebuild the muscle by way of water
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