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Nutrients - TOML

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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[[items]]
code = "01"
slug = "carbohydrates"
name = "Carbohydrates"
description = "The primary energy source for the body."
category = "Energy-producing nutrients"
energyPerGram = 4
types = ""

[[items]]
code = "02"
slug = "protein"
name = "Protein"
description = "Nutrients that serve as body components and regulatory functions."
category = "Energy-producing nutrients"
energyPerGram = 4
types = ""

[[items]]
code = "03"
slug = "fats"
name = "Fats"
description = "High-energy nutrients that form cell membrane components."
category = "Energy-producing nutrients"
energyPerGram = 9
types = ""

[[items]]
code = "04"
slug = "vitamins"
name = "Vitamins"
description = "Micronutrient organic compounds necessary for maintaining normal physiological functions."
category = "Micronutrients"
energyPerGram = ""
types = 13

[[items]]
code = "05"
slug = "minerals"
name = "Minerals"
description = "Inorganic substances necessary for bone and tooth formation and fluid regulation."
category = "Micronutrients"
energyPerGram = ""
types = 16

[[items]]
code = "06"
slug = "dietary-fiber"
name = "Dietary Fiber"
description = "A type of carbohydrate called the 'sixth nutrient'."
category = "Other nutrients"
energyPerGram = 0
types = ""

[[items]]
code = "07"
slug = "water"
name = "Water"
description = "An essential nutrient for temperature regulation and metabolism."
category = "Other nutrients"
energyPerGram = 0
types = ""