{"id":45468,"date":"2022-08-05T01:30:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T01:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45468"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"6-nutrition-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The 6 Nutrition Groups And Why Should You Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#1_Carbohydrates\" >1. Carbohydrates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#2_Protein\" >2. Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#3_Fats\" >3. Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#4_Vitamins\" >4. Vitamins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#5_Minerals_For_Healthy_Nutrition\" >5. Minerals For Healthy Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#6_Water\" >6. Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#How_To_Balance_Your_Nutrition\" >How To Balance Your Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-nutrition-groups\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition is important for everyone. It is essential for our growth, development, and overall health. Despite this, many people do not understand the different types of nutrients and how they work in our bodies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to look at it is that there are six main groups of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each nutrient has a specific role to play in maintaining our health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we will take a closer look at each nutrient group and explain why they are important for our health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Carbohydrates\"><\/span><strong>1. Carbohydrates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates are one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yogi-tea-benefits\/\">important nutrients<\/a>. They are the body&#8217;s main source of energy and are necessary for proper brain function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article-abstract\/59\/3\/682S\/4732269?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Depending on their chemical structure, some carbohydrates can also have other functions in the body such as promoting gut health or acting as a prebiotic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are made up of one or two sugar molecules and are found in foods such as candy, cake, and soda. Complex carbohydrates are made up of three or more sugar molecules in a chain (also called starch) and are found in foods such as bread, pasta, and rice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459280\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between these two types of carbohydrates matters because complex carbohydrates are broken down more slowly by the body and provide a steady source of energy, while simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly and can cause quicker spikes in blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For good health, complex carbohydrates should make up the majority of your carbohydrate intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2017.1392287\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is not to say that simple carbohydrates are bad for you, but rather that complex carbohydrates should be the foundation of nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Protein\"><\/span><strong>2. Protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are essential for the growth and repair of all <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/psoriasis-detox-diet\/\">tissues in the body<\/a>. They are also necessary for the production of enzymes, hormones, and other substances that regulate bodily functions. Proteins are made up of smaller units called amino acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK26911\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of amino acids: essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from food. Non-essential amino acids can be produced by the body, but they may not be in sufficient quantities to meet the body&#8217;s needs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein sources can be classified as complete or incomplete. Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids in the correct ratio for the body to use them effectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy are typically complete proteins. Incomplete proteins lack one or more of the essential amino acids and are typically found in plant-based foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people can get all of the protein they need by eating a variety of complete and incomplete proteins throughout the day. However, some people may require more protein than others depending on their age, activity level, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/easy-ways-to-get-more-protein\/\">other factors<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sea-vegetables\/\">Sea Vegetables: Nutritional Powerhouse Or Overrated Health Food?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44685 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 nutrition groups\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207637.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fats\"><\/span>3. Fats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the transport of molecules in and out of cells, and the insulation of nerves. They also play a role in hormone production and cell signaling (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/nutritionscience\/chapter\/5a-function-of-fats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four types of fats: saturated, unsaturated, trans, and essential (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12937-017-0271-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are typically found in animal products such as butter, cheese, and meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are found more in plant-based oils such as olive oil and canola oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans fats are created when vegetable oils are chemically processed and are found in processed foods such as crackers, cookies, and snack cakes. These artificial trans fats are now banned in many countries because they pose serious health risks. There are also some naturally occuring trans fats in foods, but these are not as dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential fats cannot be produced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/longevity-nutrition\/\">body<\/a> and must be obtained from food. They are specific types of unsaturated fats which can be found in fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel, as well as certain plant oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all fats are equal. Saturated should be limited in the diet, while unsaturated and essential fats should be included more. Artificial trans fats should be avoided completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because saturated and trans fats can raise <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sabudana-benefits\/\">cholesterol levels<\/a> and increase the risk of heart disease, while unsaturated and essential fats can have protective effects on heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/12\/3782\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11883-010-0131-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1523500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44420 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 nutrition groups\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207605.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Vitamins\"><\/span><strong>4. Vitamins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamins are essential for the proper function of all bodily systems. They act as cofactors in biochemical reactions, help to protect cells from damage, and are necessary for the absorption of other nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/nutritionscience\/chapter\/8a-classification-vitamins-minerals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are not usually stored by the body in great amounts. This means that they need to be consumed daily to prevent deficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat-soluble <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-read-nutrition-labels-for-keto\/\">vitamins<\/a> are stored in the body&#8217;s tissue and can be used when needed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK218749\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-soluble vitamins include B-vitamins and vitamin C (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK218756\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. The main sources of vitamins are fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, animal products, fortified foods, and supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people get the vitamins they need from a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/radish-microgreens-nutrition\/\">balanced diet<\/a>. However, some people may need to take supplements to ensure they are getting enough of certain vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43322 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 nutrition groups\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Minerals_For_Healthy_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>5. Minerals For Healthy Nutrition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minerals are essential for the proper functioning of all bodily systems. They act as cofactors in biochemical reactions, help to maintain fluid balance, and are necessary for the absorption of other nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554545\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of minerals: macrominerals and microminerals. Macrominerals are needed in relatively large amounts and include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microminerals are needed in small amounts and include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, selenium, molybdenum, and chromium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main sources of minerals are also fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, animal products, fortified foods, and supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Water\"><\/span><strong>6. Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/nutritional-yeast-recipes\/\">essential<\/a> for the proper function of all bodily systems. It makes up approximately 60% of the human body and is involved in many processes including digestion, absorption, circulation, and excretion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/68\/8\/439\/1841926\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water can be obtained from food and beverages, but the majority of it must come from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chrononutrition\/\">drinking water<\/a>. The recommended daily intake of water is 8-10 cups per day. Your water needs may be higher or lower depending on your activity level, climate, and other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hummus-bowl\/\">Hummus Bowl Nutrition And Recipes<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42189 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 nutrition groups\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5892.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Balance_Your_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>How To Balance Your Nutrition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the MyPlate food guide to help you balance your nutrition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/eat-healthy\/what-is-myplate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This guide, created by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), shows the recommended proportions of each food group for a healthy diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/2017\/09\/26\/back-basics-all-about-myplate-food-groups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MyPlate food guide includes the following food groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fruit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dairy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide essential fatty acids and vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure you are getting the nutrients you need it is important to eat a variety of foods from each food group. It is also important to choose nutrient-dense foods, which are foods that provide a lot of nutrients for their calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a nutrient-dense food would be a piece of fruit instead of fruit juice or a baked potato instead of french fries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal should be to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods from each food group in order to get the nutrients you need for good health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to pay attention to portion sizes. Just because a food is healthy does not mean that you can eat as much of it as you want. Eating too much of even the healthiest foods can lead to weight gain and other health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, remember that nutrition is just one part of a healthy lifestyle. Be sure to also get regular exercise, get enough sleep, and manage stress to be your healthiest self.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can break essential nutrients down into six main nutrition groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. All of these nutrients are essential for the proper function of the body. A balanced diet should include all six of these nutrients in the right proportions. MyPlate is a helpful guide that can be used to make sure you are getting the right mix of nutrients from your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Are_The_6_Nutrition_Groups\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nutrition is important for everyone. It is essential for our growth, development, and overall health. Despite this, many people do not understand the different types of nutrients and how they work in our bodies. 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They are the body's main source of energy and are necessary for proper brain function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article-abstract\/59\/3\/682S\/4732269?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Depending on their chemical structure, some carbohydrates can also have other functions in the body such as promoting gut health or acting as a prebiotic.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are made up of one or two sugar molecules and are found in foods such as candy, cake, and soda. 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