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How Do Nutrients Help My Body?
Eating a wide range of foods that include a variety of nutrients is the easiest way to have a healthy diet.
On this page, you'll learn why your body needs each of the following nutrients, and which foods you'll find them in:
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Vitamins and minerals
- Water
Proteins give your body amino acids — the building blocks that help your body's cells do all of their everyday activities. Proteins help your body build new cells, repair old cells, create hormones and enzymes, and...
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From Our Experts
Four Nutrients for Heart Health
Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra has labels four nutrients - magnesium, coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine, and D-ribose - ‘the awesome foursome'... Read more »
Fresh Support for Fruits and Veggies
Eating more fruits and vegetables has been a priority goal of the nutrition and agriculture community for many years. But unfortunately, it... Read more »
Understanding Nutrient Claims
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Willy Loman, Nutrients & a Cure For ADD?
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Weighing In: Is my baby getting nutrients?
Question: I am expecting my first child and in my first trimester. I am suffering from really bad morning sickness. Since many healthy... Read more »
From Our Sources
Nutrients Help Save Sight
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loading up on yellow vegetables and dark leafy greens might help protect your vision against a leading cause of... Read more »
Spring-clean Your Body: These American Institute for Cancer Re...
By Nancy E. Hafer, MS, RD, LDWhile you’re cleaning out your cabinets and closets this month, don’t forget your most important spring-cleaning —... Read more »
Helping the Body Heal Itself
By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A device for sports injuries, acute and chronic pain, depression,... Read more »
"Good" body fat may help you lose weight
The type of fat that babies store in order to regulate their body temperature may help adults lose weight as well. "Brown fat" burns calories when it... Read more »
Dealing with problem nutrients
By Karen Ansel, MS, RD When you have Crohn's, what you do (or don't) eat can make a real difference in how you feel. Find out how the foods you... Read more »
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