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14th February 2008
Essential NutrientsWhen trying to burn fat, getting enough of your essential nutrients can be a real challenge. Even if you are not dieting, don’t assume you are getting all the vitamins and minerals you need. In fact, many people who are overweight are – ironically – malnourished. How can this be? It has to do with what they eat, not how much they eat. Typical American-style diets are loaded with fat, salt and carbs but often lack the critical nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Hence the malnourished fat person. Just what are the essential nutrients we need? Indeed, what do we mean when we say “essential”? Essential nutrients are the ones your body cannot produce on its own and therefore need to be consumed. The list of essential nutrients is long and a bit complex. Here’s a list broken down by category: 1. Essential fatty acids:
2. Essential amino acids necessary for all humans:
3. Essential amino acids necessary for children, not adults:
4. Vitamins:
5. Dietary minerals:Biochemical studies reported in 2006 indicate that the following elements (aside from H, C, N, and O) are required for human health:
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