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Nutrition:
Nutrition basics
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Healthy eating basics
A healthy weight
Eating healthy at fast food restaurants
Vegetarian eating
Lactose intolerance
What girls need to know about bone health
Food allergies
Links to more information
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Nutrition is the process by which your body gets energy and nutrients from the food you eat. So what are nutrients? There are six types of nutrients:
Content last updated September 22, 2009
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