Essential Nutrients and Why Your Body Needs Them

Essential nutrients: Essential nutrients are compounds that the body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient quantity. According to the World Health Organization Trusted Source, these nutrients must come from food, and they’re vital for disease prevention, growth, and good health. While there are many essential nutrients, they can be broken into two categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are eaten in large amounts and include the primary building blocks of your diet protein, carbohydrates, and fat which provide your body with energy. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, and small doses go a long way. There are six main groups of essential micronutrients and macronutrients.

Protein:  Protein is having its moment, and not just in the workout community. But all of the hype is for a good reason. Protein is essential for good health. Protein provides the building blocks of the body, and not just for muscle. Every cell, from bone to skin to hair, contains protein. A startling 16 percent of the average person’s body weight is from protein. Protein is used primarily for growth, health, and body maintenance. All of your hormones, antibodies, and other important substances are composed of protein. Protein is not used to fuel the body unless necessary. Proteins are made of up different amino acids. While the body can create some amino acids on its own, there are many essential amino acids that can only come from food. You need a variety of amino acids for your body to function properly. The good news is that you don’t need to eat all of the amino acids at once. Your body can create complete proteins from the foods you eat throughout the day.

Carbohydrates: Don’t let the low-carb craze fool you. Carbohydrates are necessary for a healthy body. Carbs fuel your body, especially your central nervous system and brain, and protect against disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. Carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Trusted Source.

Fats:  Fats often get a bad rap, but recent research has shown that healthy fats are an important part of a healthy diet. According to Harvard Medical School, fat supports many of your body’s functions such as vitamin and mineral absorption, blood clotting, building cells, and muscle movement. Yes, fat is high in calories, but those calories are an important energy source for your body. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Trusted Source recommends that 20 to 35 percent of your daily calories come from fat, but the World Health Organization Trusted Source suggests keeping it under 30 percent of your calories. Including healthy fats in your diet can help you to balance your blood sugar, decrease your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and improve your brain function. They’re also powerful anti-inflammatories, and they may lower your risk of arthritis, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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