Question

differentiate between food and nutrients

Answer 1

Nutrients are substances that are required for the nourishment of organism while nutrition is the entire process by which organisms obtain energy and nutrients from food . Often we tend to believe that the terms food and nutrients are synonymous, and they are popularly used in this way.

Answer 2

food-. any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

nutrients-a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.