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Description : Nutrition is the process of assimilating food and fluid in the body. A proper diet prevents disease, provides energy, promote growth and the repair of body tissues, regulated the body and stimulated the appetite.

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UNIT 6 Nutrition & Aging
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Nutrition is the process of assimilating food and fluid in the body. A proper diet prevents disease, provides energy, promote growth and the repair of body tissues, regulated the body and stimulated the appetite. A well-balanced diet consists of the four basic foods supplied daily, in the correct proportions according to age, activity and health. The different types of diets are: Clear, Full Liquid, Soft, Regular, Low-Salt, Diabetic and Low-fat. nutrition
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Proteins For growth and repair of body tissues and cells To regulate body processes To promote heat and energy Food: Meat, eggs, milk, nuts, dried beans and cheese Basic food groups
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Fats To promote heat and energy Food: Butter, cheese, nuts, cream and animal fats. Basic food groups
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Carbohydrates To promote heat and energy. Excess is stored as fat in the body Food: Breads, sugars, cereals, flour, grains, potatoes and starchy vegetables Basic food groups
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Vitamins For growth and development To resist and prevent disease To help assimilate and change proteins, fats and carbohydrates through regulating metabolism Vitamins performing different body functions are given individual classifications. They are Vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K Basic food groups
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Vitamins A – Eyes and mucous membranes to prevent infection Vitamin B - Water soluble and easily destroyed by cooking. Builds blood , helps in metabolizing fats, proteins & carbs. Treats anemia. Source: Green leafy vegetables, Fish, Nuts. Vitamin C – Prevents Scurvy, Used for growth of cells and healing wounds. Source: citrus fruits, tomatoes and leafy vegetables Basic food groups
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Vitamin D – Used ingrowth and development. Source: Milk, fish and egg yolk. Vitamin E – Important in reproduction. Source: Milk butter, eggs, wheat germ. Vitamin K – Important for blood clotting. Source: Liver, Leafy vegetables Basic food groups
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Necessary for the growth of bones and teeth To build and repair nerves, blood and muscle tissue To regulate the water balance in the tissues Most common minerals are: Sodium, Calcium, Iron and Iodine. Basic food groups