Bodybuilding and Weight Training/Nutrition

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Nutrition

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Nutrition is the process of providing the food necessary for health and growth. It is the process of taking in food using it for growth, metabolism and repair.

Food is any substance which when taken by living organisms that repairs worn-out tissue and protect the body against diseases.

Importance of Food

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1.It supplies the body with energy for work and warmth. 2.It repairs worn-out tissue 3.It provides materials for growth 4.It keeps the body in a healthy conditions by offering protection against diseases

Classes of Food

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1.Carbohydrates 2.Protein 3.Fats & oil 4.Mineral salt 5.Vitamins 6.Water