Characteristics of nutrients

• It is a generic term for carbohydrates and dietary fiber
• Carbohydrates are digested and absorbed = carbohydrates
• Those not digested and absorbed = dietary fiber
• It will be 4 kcal of energy per gram of carbohydrate
• Since it burns fast, as soon as it is absorbed by the body it becomes energy
• When vitamin B1 is insufficient, it is hard to be absorbed

Function of nutrients

• Become an energy source to move the brain and body
• Only bone, red blood cells, nervous system, muscle, etc. will be energy source
• Activate the brain

When nutrients are deficient

• Become tired easily
• Thinking ability declines
• Muscles weaken
• lose weight

When nutrients overdose

• Extra carbohydrates are stored as body fat
• It causes obesity, diabetes
• Become hyperglycemic

Foods rich in nutrients

Remarks

Nutrient list
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