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NUTRITION
There are many benefits to eating a a a a a a a a a a a a a balanced balanced diet diet as as well as as leading a a a a a a a a a a a a a healthy lifestyle A balanced balanced diet diet is not eating eating different different foods foods in in in in the the same amounts but eating eating a a a a a a variety of foods foods from different different food food food groups in in in in the the amounts amounts amounts they are required by the the body Some nutrients we need in in larger amounts amounts amounts and some in in less amounts amounts amounts BENEFITS OF A A A BALANCED DIET
There are are many benefits to following a a a a a a a a a a balanced diet here here are are some of the main advantages:
• Longevity (live longer) • Increased energy
• Improved sleep
• Strong bones and teeth • Weight management
• Better mood
• Good gut health • Disease prevention (for example some cancers) • Decreased risk of heart disease and stroke
• Decreased risk of developing type-2 diabetes
MACRONUTRIENTS
Macronutrients are the nutrients nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
The macronutrient group includes:
• Carbohydrates (and fibre) • Proteins
• Fats
• Water
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
MICRONUTRIENTS
Micronutrients are needed in smaller quantities by the body but are just as important for our health The micronutrients are:
• Vitamins • Minerals
Vitamins are necessary for energy
production immune function function blood clotting and other functions Meanwhile minerals play an an an important role in in growth bone health fluid balance and several other processes KEY WORDS
Macronutrient Micronutrient Function Source
Excess Deficiency
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