Nutrients
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There are three different nutrients the body needs to function properly. The three
nutrients include the following: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Our body must depend on
these elements in order for it to function properly.
Carbohydrates provide you with heat and energy. They protect the muscles by sparing
proteins and protecting fats from being deprived of their important functions. There are two
different types of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are good to eat right
before a workout. They give you quick energy for shorter periods of time, while keeping your
body in the metabolic rate. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates are opposite of simple
carbs. They give you time released energy for longer periods of time...