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Fundamental Concepts in Nutrition

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Your body requires more than 40 different nutrients daily, and no single food provides them all—which is why variety in your diet is essential.

Why this is interesting

You are what you eat—but why does a balanced meal keep you healthy while a diet of junk food leads to problems? The answer lies in a few core concepts that govern how nutrients fuel your body.