Question

What are nutrients?Name some important nutrients.​

Answer 1

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Nutrients are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. There are six major nutrients: Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nutrients are the compounds in food that provide us with energy that facilitates repair and growth and helps to carry out different life processes.”

Not all nutrients provide energy but are necessary for some form or the other. These nutrients are divided into two categories:

Macronutrients, which are required by the body in large amounts.

Micronutrients, which are required by the body in small amounts.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates

It is one of the main sources of energy for human beings. It comprises of three types of carbohydrates and they include fibre, sugar, and starch. They are usually low calories and thus help in maintaining a healthy diet.

Calcium

It is a mineral that is vital for building strong bones and teeth. In very fewer quantities it is also needed to our nerves, muscles work and heart. Sources of calcium include pudding, milk, yoghurt, tofu, canned fish, and fresh leafy green vegetables. Lack of calcium leads to a disease called Osteoporosis.

Cholesterol

It is essential for the brain, nerves, and development of cells. It plays an important role in the forming of enzymes and hormones. Foods include cheese, milk, chicken, beef, and fish.

Fats

It is one of the most important sources of calories. One gram of fat consists of 9 calories. It is almost twice of calories that we get from carbohydrates and proteins. Fat is usually found in foods that we use in cooking, as spreads on bread and it also found in snacks, pastries.

Iron

It is a constituent of our red blood cells. Its function is to carry oxygen from our lungs to organs, muscles, and cells. Food sources include spinach, soybeans and other leafy vegetables.

Protein

They are made of amino acids. We can obtain protein in foods such as nuts, lentils, beef, rice, chicken, beef etc.

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