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| energy yeilding substances |
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| carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water |
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| fuel, building material, maintain and repair body parts, support growth, biochemical regulators. |
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mostly known as starches, sugars, anf fibers
provide major source of calories- 4 kcals per gram |
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contains nitrogen
composed of amino acids
structural material in body
provide 4 kcals
components of enzymes, blood, immune system |
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9 kcals per gram
key calorie source
energy storage in the body
lipids solid at room temperature |
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