Question

1. Enlist and describe five kinds of nutrients.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The roles of the five major nutrients

Nutrients are the substances found in food which drive biological activity, and are essential for the human body. They are categorized as proteins, fats, carbohydrates (sugars, dietary fiber), vitamins, and minerals, and perform the following vital functions

Answer 2

Nutrients are categorized in the following ways:-

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Vitamins
4. Minerals
5. Fats

• Carbohydrates- Carbohydrates are biomolecules comprising carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. They are an important source of energy. They are sugars, starch and fibres found in fruits and vegetables.

• Proteins- Proteins are very large molecules composed of basic units called amino acids. In addition to containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen amino acids contain nitrogen. Protein molecules are large, complex .

• Vitamins- Vitamins are organic compounds, found in natural foods which are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body. 

• Minerals- a mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition.

• Fats - They are obtained either from animals or from plants. Minerals: Minerals are needed by our body in small quantities.

All of them are essential for proper growth of the body and to maintain good health.

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