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Minerals are inorganic elements that play important roles in maintaining a healthy body.

Vitamins are nutrients required in small amounts to maintain growth and normal metabolism. Most cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed in foods.

Nutrients are chemicals in food that cells use for growth, maintenance and repair. They include:
Water
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins

Recommended calorie distribution is:
50–60% from carbohydrates (less than 15% simple sugars)
Less than 30% from fats (no more than 10% saturated)
About 12–15% from protein

The US Department of Agriculture introduced MyPlate to emphasize how people should proportion their food intake.
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