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Medicine

Core Concepts in Nutrition

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There are six classes of essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each plays a unique role, and the body cannot produce most of them in sufficient amounts.

Why this is interesting

You know that eating a balanced diet is important, but what exactly makes food 'balanced'? Why does the body need such a variety of substances from what you eat?