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… Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body … contain them: Antioxidants and your diet … Nutrients … Nutrients are found in food and help your body …
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… Overview Nutrients are substances in food that provide … or that help your body work as it should. Nutrients are used to build and repair body tissues. The major nutrients are protein, carbohydrate, and fat. …
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… of foods each day will help you get all the nutrients you need. Practice moderation. Don't … balance of vitamins , minerals , and other nutrients . It will help you feel your best and … not too much, and that food gives you the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Canada's …
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… part of meals and snacks to help provide key nutrients needed for your child’s health and … if you have questions about the source of nutrients in soy formula If cost or … to make sure your child is getting enough nutrients from other foods Plain water Sips of …
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Overview What do the terms RDA, UL, and AI mean? RDA, UL, and AI are part of a set of nutrient guidelines for healthy people. The guidelines are called the Dietary Reference Intakes. Recommended …
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… Your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients may also change. And your risk for … and promoting your health as you age. What nutrients are important as I get older? … fats Fat provides energy, helps absorb nutrients, and is important for brain and nerve …
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… (125 mL) a day. Will my child get enough key nutrients on a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet? When … eating pattern can provide enough energy and nutrients for your child’s growth and … by eating a variety of these foods each day. Nutrients to pay attention to include iron, …
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… can make it hard for the child to absorb nutrients from food. Sweat glands. You may … This therapy helps the intestines absorb nutrients from food. Nutritional therapy to help replace lost nutrients. This may include taking vitamins; …
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Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called folate. Folate is the natural form of this vitamin. It's found in leafy …
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… to limit fluid buildup. But some other nutrients or substances also play a role as … heart. What if you need extra calories and nutrients? In severe heart failure, more … change how your body regulates and uses nutrients? As heart failure progresses, the …
