Question

Identify the major nutrients present in the following food, their final products and enzymes acting on
them (i) rice and wheat (ii) pulses and paneer (iii) butter and cheese (iv) fish. egg and meat.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Food : It is the group of edible substances which provide energy to the living beings and repairs the old tissues and builds the new tissue.

2. Nutrients :The components of food that are necessary for growth, maintenance and other activities are called nutrients.

3. Nutrition :The process of taking nutrients required for growth and development of our body to obtain energy is known as nutrition.