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Nutrients - INI
Nutrients are substances required for human growth, maintenance, and activity. They are classified into energy-producing nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), dietary fiber, and others. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese' establishes intake standards for each nutrient, and balanced dietary intake is fundamental to maintaining health.
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[item.carbohydrates]
code=01
slug=carbohydrates
name=Carbohydrates
description=The primary energy source for the body.
category=Energy-producing nutrients
energyPerGram=4
types=
[item.protein]
code=02
slug=protein
name=Protein
description=Nutrients that serve as body components and regulatory functions.
category=Energy-producing nutrients
energyPerGram=4
types=
[item.fats]
code=03
slug=fats
name=Fats
description=High-energy nutrients that form cell membrane components.
category=Energy-producing nutrients
energyPerGram=9
types=
[item.vitamins]
code=04
slug=vitamins
name=Vitamins
description=Micronutrient organic compounds necessary for maintaining normal physiological functions.
category=Micronutrients
energyPerGram=
types=13
[item.minerals]
code=05
slug=minerals
name=Minerals
description=Inorganic substances necessary for bone and tooth formation and fluid regulation.
category=Micronutrients
energyPerGram=
types=16
[item.dietary-fiber]
code=06
slug=dietary-fiber
name=Dietary Fiber
description=A type of carbohydrate called the 'sixth nutrient'.
category=Other nutrients
energyPerGram=0
types=
[item.water]
code=07
slug=water
name=Water
description=An essential nutrient for temperature regulation and metabolism.
category=Other nutrients
energyPerGram=0
types=