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6 basic nutrients

Nutrition

On my plate: six basic nutrients

Today’s Special! Grilled Salmon and Brown Rice with a side of red peppers and snow peas A complete and healthy meal. The salmon acts as an excellent source of proteins and is packed with brain-boosting omega 3 fatty acids. There are 306 calories in a 6 oz or 170g serving. The brown rice (100 grams) provides...

Nutrition

Fats

Human body stores energy as fat and glycogen. While glycogen can be stored in limited amounts, fat depots can vary dramatically from person to person. Usually, the minimum of fats the human body necessitates to function normally is 3% of the body mass for men and 12-17% for women. If the percent of body fat goes...