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- FUNCTION-
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- Macronutrients (carbo-
- hydrates, protein, and fats
- in a diet provide energy.
- The production of energy by
- the body burning these
- macronutrients is measured
- in calories.
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- FOOD SOURCES-
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- Protein, Carbohydrate, Fats
- and Alcohol.
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- RISKS WITH EXCESS-
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- Excess of 500 calories per
- day above the recom-
- mended caloric intake will
- lead to weight gain of one
- pound per week.
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- RISKS WITH DEFICIENCY-
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- Caloric intake of 500
- calories per day less than
- recommended will lead to
- weight loss of one pound
- per week.
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