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    Overview of Nutrition
    • Overview of Nutrition
      • Evaluation of Nutritional Status
        • Body composition
      • Components of the Diet
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    • Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
      • Carbohydrates
        • Glycemic index
        • Glycemic load
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      • Fats
        • Fatty acids
        • Kinds of fat
        • Fat in the diet
    • Vitamins and Minerals
      • Antioxidants
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    • Fiber
    • Calories
      • Recommended Number of Calories
    • Nutritional Requirements
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      • Additives
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    • Processed Foods, Organic Foods, and Bioengineered or Genetically Modified Foods
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