Question

4. Define
a. Nutrients
b. Food preservation​

Answer 1

Nutrients are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. There are six major nutrients: Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.

Food preservation includes food processing practices which prevent the growth of microorganisms, such as yeasts, and slow the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity.

Answer 2

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➤ Nutrients

Nutrients are substances that are needed by our body for proper growth and healthy body function.

➤ Food preservation

Food preservation is a process by which edible items such as fruits and vegetables are prevented from getting spoilt