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The chemical substances in food that our body needs are called ​

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Answered by sristi1506
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Answer:

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Nutrients are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

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Answered by kirtisingh01
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Answer:

Nutrients are substances that our body requires for proper growth and maintenance of the body.

Explanation:

Nutrients are the substances that we obtain from food substances, it provide us energy, good health, and proper growth to the body and the long-term deficiency of these nutrients in our diet causes diseases known as deficiency diseases.

Classification of Nutrients

Nutrients are classified into seven categories as follows:

  1. PROTEIN
  2. CARBOHYDRATES
  3. VITAMINS
  4. MINERALS
  5. WATER
  6. FAT
  7. FIBERS
  • Proteins: Proteins are known as a building block of our body, it helps in body growth, repair body tissues. Proteins are richly found in meat, fish, eggs, beans, etc.
  • Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are a rich source of energy for the body and it is obtained from dairy products like milk, curd, ghee, etc, meat, fruits, etc are the source of carbohydrates.
  • Vitamins: Vitamins are essentially required for the proper functioning of body organs and different metabolic activities of the body. Various kinds of vitamins are helpful for healthy eyesight, skin, bones, etc. Vitamins are found in different food products like fruits, vegetables, etc.
  • Minerals: Minerals are required for various body activities like muscle movement, fluid balance, bone health, signal transmission through nerves, etc. Minerals can be obtained in various food products like fruits, dairy products, beans, etc.
  • Water: Our body is made up of 70% of water. Water plays a vital role in our body it helps in the regulation of various nutrients in our body, maintains proper body temperature, keeps our body hydrated.
  • Fat:  Fat is a reserved source of energy in our body, it also acts as an insulating layer for the body and protects it from heat and cold. Fat is obtained from oils, dairy products, meat, etc.
  • Fibers: Fibers are helpful in digestion and are helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. Bread, green leafy vegetables, wheat, etc are good sources of fibers.

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