notes/education/nutrition/Review.md

Macronutrients

• We need a larger amount
• Provides Calories

Carbs

• Provides 4 calories per gram

Protein

• Provides 4 calories per gram

Lipids/Fats

• Provides 9 calories per gram

Micronutrients

• Smaller Amounts
• Don't provide calories

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

• Not a macro or micronutrient, but still one of the 6 major nutrition groups

Alcohol

• While not in a food group, provides 7 calories per gram

Digestive System

1. Mouth

DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes)

EAR

RDA

AI

UL

AMDR

EER