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Nutrients and Exercise
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Fats
Primary fuel source for long-duration, low to moderate intensity exercise; helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins; provides essential fatty acids.
Vitamins
Support energy production and metabolism; enhance immune function; protect body against oxidative stress.
Minerals
Important for bone health; regulate muscle contractions and nerve impulses; maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
Proteins
Builds and repairs muscle tissue; involved in the production of hormones and enzymes; can serve as a fuel source if carbohydrate stores are depleted.
Water
Regulates body temperature; transports nutrients and oxygen to cells; removes waste products; essential for cellular hydration.
Carbohydrates
Primary energy source during high-intensity exercise; replenishes glycogen stores; aids in recovery.
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