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What protein, carbohydrates
and fat do for your body
A nutritious diet is
a vital component of a
healthy lifestyle. When
paired with physical
activity, a nutritious diet
can serve as the founda
tion for a long, healthy
life.
The Academy of Nutri
tion and Dietetics defines
nutrition as how food
affects the health of the
body. Food provides nu
trients that are vital for
survival. Food is made
up of macronutrients like
protein, carbohydrates
and fat, each of which
play different roles in
promoting short- and
long-term health.
• Protein: Protein
provides the body with
amino acids that are
essential for growth and
development. The amino
acids found in protein
also help the body
maintain itself and help
body tissue recover after
certain activities, includ
ing exercise. Protein
also plays a vital role in
immune system function,
helping the body to fight
inflammation and infec
tion. The AND notes that
beef, pork, chicken, game
and wild meats, fish, sea
food, eggs, soybeans, and
other legumes are great
protein sources.
• Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates do for the
body what gasoline does
for an automobile. Carbs
provide the body with
the energy it needs to
function at peak capac
ity. The carbs found in
foods like whole grains,
rice, potatoes, bread, and
more deliver sugars and
starches that provide the
carbs the body needs for
energy. That energy is vi
tal when moving around
during the day, but it’s
also essential when the
body is at rest, as it en
sures the heart continues
to beat and facilitates
digestion.
• Fat: The dietary fat
found in oils, nuts, milk,
cheese, and other foods
provides structure to
cells and prevents dam
age to cell membranes.
The AND also notes that
oils and fats absorb fat-
soluble vitamins like vita
min A, which is vital for
healthy eyes and lungs.
A nutritious diet is
a building block of a
healthy lifestyle, and no
healthy diet is complete
without protein, carbohy
drates and fat.
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with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers, and
parents of children with complex medical conditions.
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