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Alcohol: Effects on Health

Amino Acids: Essential and Non-Essential

Antioxidants and Their Effects

Benefits of Various Cooking Methods

Caffeine Content in Foods and Drinks

Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex

Common Food Additives

Common Food Allergens

Common Vitamin Deficiencies

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Food and Mood: Understanding the Connection

Foodborne Illnesses and Prevention

Glycemic Index of Common Foods

Healthy Fats vs Unhealthy Fats

Intermittent Fasting: The Basics

Macro and Micronutrients

MyPlate Food Groups

Minerals and Their Functions

Omega Fatty Acids

Nutrients Important for Bone Health

Probiotics and Their Sources

Plant-Based Protein Sources

Phytonutrients and Their Benefits

Portion Sizes and Recommendations

The Role of Electrolytes

Understanding Food Labels

Types of Eating Disorders

Types of Dietary Fibers

The Role of Water in Human Body

Vitamins and Their Sources

The Ketogenic Diet Basics

Sugar Alternatives for Diabetics

The Mediterranean Diet

The Role of Electrolytes

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Sodium

Function: Regulates blood pressure and volume, aids in muscle and nerve function. Food Sources: Table salt, cheese, processed foods, snack foods, soups, and breads.

Phosphate

Function: Essential for energy storage and transfer as ATP, component of bones and teeth, and involved in acid-base balance. Food Sources: Meat, dairy, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Chloride

Function: Helps maintain fluid balance and is an essential component of digestive stomach acids. Food Sources: Salt (sodium chloride), seaweed, tomatoes, olives, and rye.

Magnesium

Function: Involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production, DNA repair, and muscle contraction. Food Sources: Nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, and dark chocolate.

Calcium

Function: Vital for bone and teeth health, muscle function, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. Food Sources: Milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy green vegetables, and fortified plant milks.

Potassium

Function: Helps maintain electrical gradients across cell membranes, important for muscle and nerve function. Food Sources: Bananas, oranges, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, spinach, and beans.

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