name the work that is done by different nutrients in our body
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Functions of Various Nutrients
Proteins. The proteins make up the muscles, the internal organs, skin, and blood. ...
Fats and Carbohydrates. Fats are an efficient energy source. ...
Vitamins. Vitamins are organic compounds, a deficiency of which can lead to several diseases. ...
Minerals.
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Proteins
The proteins make up the muscles, the internal organs, skin, and blood. Without proteins, the body cannot remain healthy. Out of the 20 amino acids, 11 are synthesized in our body. The remaining 9 are supplied by the food we take.
Fats and Carbohydrates
Fats are an efficient energy source. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars and dietary fibers. It is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Dietary fibers are indigestible by human digestive enzymes. It is the sixth major nutrient and helps to increase the number of good bacteria in the digestive tract. It maintains the bacterial balance in the intestines.
Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds, a deficiency of which can lead to several diseases. They are not used as an energy source but help in breaking down and building up of proteins, fats, carbohydrates. They are essential for keeping the body in good working order.
Minerals
They aid in the breaking down and building up proteins, fats, and sugars
The proteins make up the muscles, the internal organs, skin, and blood. Without proteins, the body cannot remain healthy. Out of the 20 amino acids, 11 are synthesized in our body. The remaining 9 are supplied by the food we take.
Fats and Carbohydrates
Fats are an efficient energy source. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars and dietary fibers. It is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Dietary fibers are indigestible by human digestive enzymes. It is the sixth major nutrient and helps to increase the number of good bacteria in the digestive tract. It maintains the bacterial balance in the intestines.
Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds, a deficiency of which can lead to several diseases. They are not used as an energy source but help in breaking down and building up of proteins, fats, carbohydrates. They are essential for keeping the body in good working order.
Minerals
They aid in the breaking down and building up proteins, fats, and sugars
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