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Types of Nutrients Macro-Nutrients – essential for human survival and growth Carbohydrates（糖类） Proteins（蛋白质） Fats Water Micro-Nutrients – essential for growth and enhance the function and usability of macro-nutrients Vitamins Minerals（矿物质） The difference between macro and micro nutrients is the amount your need each day. Macro-nutrients must exceed one gram per day. Carbohydrates Provide energy for your body by converting to glucose. Three types of carbohydrates: Simple – one or two units of sugar Complex – more than two units of sugar Dietary fiber – complex carbohydrates that are not a source of energy and add no calories to your diet. Protect your muscles. Regulate the amount of sugar circulating in your body. Assist in the body’s absorption of calcium. May help lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure. Proteins Used for tissue growth and repair. Two types of Proteins: Complete Proteins – contain sufficient amounts of all essential amino acids. Incomplete Proteins – missing or do not have enough essential amino acids. Amino Acids are the building blocks for protein (20 different types). Within six months, every protein molecule in your body is broken down and replaced. The more intensely you train, the more protein is required for repair and growth. Consuming more protein than the body needs can result in an increase in fat storage. Fats A healthy body needs fat. Major uses for FAT Provides a source of stored fat. Gives shape to your body. Cushions your skin. Acts as an insulator in order to reduce heat loss. Protects your organs if you fall or are injured. Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and minerals act as regulators and catalysts for a variety of bodily functions. Vitamins are essential for: Building body tissues such as bones, skin, glands, nerves, and blood. Assisting in the metabolizing of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates so you receive energy from food. Promoting healing Preventing nutritional deficiency diseases. Minerals are