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Nutrients - Coggle Diagram
Nutrients
Proteins
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-Meat and meat products (beef, chicken, lamb, pork or kangaroo)
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Metabolic functions of proteins: There is protein in bones (collagen), muscles, and tendons; the hemoglobin that transports oxygen; and enzymes that catalyze all biochemical reactions. Protein is also used for growth and repair. Amid all these necessary functions, proteins also hold the potential to serve as a metabolic fuel source.
Carbohydrates
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Metabolic functions of carbohydrates: The four primary functions of carbohydrates in the body are to provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses. Glucose energy is stored as glycogen, with the majority of it in the muscle and liver.
Fats
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-Red meat (beef, lamb, pork)
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-Whole-fat dairy products (milk, cream, cheese)
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Metabolic functions of fats: Triglycerides, cholesterol and other essential fatty acids--the scientific term for fats the body can't make on its own--store energy, insulate us and protect our vital organs. They act as messengers, helping proteins do their jobs.
per day consumption of fats is 20% to 35% of total calories from fat. That is about 44 grams to 77 grams of fat per day.
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