Carbohydrates — energy source?
Main and quickest energy source for the body.
Proteins — tissue repair?
Essential for building and repairing tissues.
Fats — functions?
Provide long-lasting energy, protect organs, aid vitamin absorption.
Vitamins — chemical processes?
Regulate metabolic reactions and support enzyme activity.
Minerals — body elements?
Build bones, support muscles, regulate systems.
Glycogen — storage site?
Stored in liver and muscles for quick energy.
Amino acids — role?
Building blocks for proteins and tissue repair.
Triglycerides — form of?
Main form of stored fat in the body.
Fat-soluble vitamins — examples?
Vitamins A, D, E, K; stored in fat tissues.
Electrolytes — functions?
Regulate nerve impulses and fluid balance.
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