what do various nutrients do for our body write their five functions
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Nutrients:
The chemical substances present in food that our body needs are called nutrients
The five main nutrients are
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Carbohydrates:
- Instant source of energy
- Breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis.
- Providing energy and regulation of blood glucose.
- Biological recognition processes.
- Sparing the use of proteins for energy.
Fats :
- Gives more energy than carbohydrates
- support cell growth.
- protect your organs
- help keep your body warm.
- Fats help your body absorb some nutrients and produce important hormones, too.
Proteins:
- They help in metabolism by providing structural support and by acting as enzymes, carriers, or hormones.
- regulate body processes.
- transport materials throughout your body.
- help your immune system.
- act as a source of energy.
Vitamins and minerals:
- They help shore up bones
- heal wounds
- bolster your immune system
- They also convert food into energy,
- repair cellular damage.
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