Month: July 2019

Dehydration of the body During exercise, our body loses water and mineral salts. Even slight dehydration can significantly impair an athlete's athletic performance. When dehydration is more severe, heat stroke or discomfort is possible,...

Macronutrients Protein is an essential macronutrient needed for the proper functioning of the body. They are made up of individual amino acids. Some amino acids are essential because the human body is unable to "manufacture" them, so these amino acids must be...

Types, functions and benefits of vitamins Vitamins are essential nutrients needed to regulate many of the body's functions. They are essential for the formation of tissues, blood, genetic material, hormones and the nervous system...