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Your stomach plays a very important role in your digestive process, particularly in protein digestion, but very few nutrients are absorbed from your stomach into your body.

Water is an essential nutrient. Without sufficient water your body will not function optimally and dehydration can have serious health effects. How can you ensure that you are providing your body with enough fluids to meet your body's water requirement?

Cardiovascular fitness refers to the ability of your respiratory system to deliver oxygen to your muscles, and for your muscles to utilize oxygen for sustained physical activity. Why is it important for health?

Calcium is just one of many minerals which are essential to your health and is considered a major mineral as it is present in your body, and necessary for optimal health, in relatively large amounts.

Sugar is ubiquitous in our food system, but consuming too much can harm your health. What is too much and where is it?