Question

Name the major nutrients in our food.
Give two examples of each nutrient.

Answer 1

Answer:

carbohydrates

proteins

Explanation:

Rice

Chicken

Answer 2

There are six major nutrients in our food.

They are

• Carbohydrates  
• Lipids (fats)
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water

Explanation:

• Example of Carbohydrates : fruits, breads and grains, starchy vegetables and sugars.

• Example of Lipids : meats, milk products and vegetable oils.

• Example of Proteins : meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese and eggs, legumes and seeds.

• Example of Vitamins : Carrots, citrus fruits are some of the source of vitamins. From sun, we get vitamin D.

• Example of Minerals : Milk is rich in calcium and green leafy vegetables is rich in iron.