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What are the 6 basic nutrients provided by food?
Carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and water
What is the process by which digested nutrients are converted into building materials for the body’s tissue and the production of energy?
Metabolism
What is catabolism?
The breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones, resulting in the release of energy for muscular contraction
What is anabolism?
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What is the essential function of each of the 6 basic nutrients?
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Nutrition is not related to exercise in a program involving physical activity
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Catabolism is the synthesis of simple substances into more complex substances or storing them in some form for later use
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Anabolism provides the energy necessary for tissue growth, maintenance, and repair
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Carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water are the 6 basic nutrients provided by food
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Metabolism is the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones, resulting in the release of energy for muscular contraction
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