NUTRI: SOME FOOD CATEGORIES THAT'S BEST FOR YOU

There are six basic nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. All of these are classified as essential. Your body requires essential nutrients to function properly. These nutrients must be obtained from the foods you eat; your body cannot make them on its own.

The two major categories of nutrients are macronutrients and micronutrients. You need a large amount of macronutrients on a daily basis. They provide your body with energy in the form of calories. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are the three macronutrients. Micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals are required in smaller amount, hence the prefix “micro.” Water fits into its own class and requirements for it vary greatly depending on your weight, activity level, and medical condition.

In upcoming blog posts, I’ll be talking about each of the six basic nutrients in great detail. My focus will be on explaining how each nutrient is used in everyday life, giving examples of healthy food choices, and relaying the unique role each nutrient plays in supporting your body. It is my goal to cultivate dialogue and education as it relates to nutrition and health through these blog posts. Happy Eating!

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) is a technique which is used across the food industry to detect the presence of metals in a food or beverage sample. AAS itself is a technique that is widely used in analytical labs to determine the concentration of various chemical elements in a sample by how they absorb light (which are then compared against known standards).

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