Explain briefly components of food. (Different nutrients, roughege and water)
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Different components of food are....
Carbohydrates...they help our body... by giving energy to us... they are called as energy giving foods for eg.potato
Fats... they helps our body for growth.. and muscle building.. they are know as body building foods.. For eg..Fish
Minerals and vitamins... they give... energy to us for physical exercise.. and all... They are also good for our eyes... and many others
Roughage and diet... they are important for our body... to make us fit... for eg... salad
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Explanation:
All living organisms such as plants and animals require food. So, food is essential for all living organisms.
The food that we eat consists of different components or nutrients.
NUTRIENTS are required for proper growth and healthy body function.
The process by which we obtain food and utilize it for growth and development is called nutrition.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are essential components of food.
Fats provide more energy to our body as compared to carbohydrates.
Proteins are bodybuilding foods.
Vitamins help our body to fight against diseases and also helps to keep our eyes, gums, bones in a healthy shape. There are different kinds of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B complex, C, D. E, K etc. Vitamin C protects our body against diseases.
Sources of different Vitamins
Vitamin A Carrot, Mango, Papaya
Vitamin C Tomato, Guava, Lemon, Orange
Vitamin B Rice, wheat
Vitamin D Liver, fish, milk, butter
Roughage, also known as dietary fibres, is obtained from plants such as fruits, whole grains etc. They do not provide nutrients but add bulk to our food and are essential to our body as they aid in digestion.
Water helps absorb nutrients from food and aids in getting rid of wastes in the form of sweat and urine
Carbohydrates These are digested and broken down into glucose and provide energy to the body
Fats Store energy, protects and insulates the important organs
Proteins Help in metabolism, act as enzymes, and hormones
Vitamins These help in maintaining healthy bones, boost the immune system, heal wounds, repair and damage of cells and converting food into energy
Iodine Formation of thyroid hormone
Calcium Helps in the proper functioning of the nervous system and maintain healthy bones
Phosphorus Helps to maintain acid-base balance in the body
Sodium Controls the blood pressure
Iron Facilitates the formation of haemoglobin
Fibres They help in food absorption and prevents constipation
Water They help in absorbing nutrients from the food and release waste from the body in the form of urine and sweat.
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