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What is nutrition......

Answer 1

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$The process of nourishing is known as nutrition. It is important for each living organisms as they require nutrition to function properly.$

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Answer 2

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NUTRIENTS:

● Nutrients are those substances that an organism obtain from its surroundings for deriving energy and material for growth and maintenance.


○ essential nutrients or components of food are⤵️⤵️

▪CARBOHYDRATES

==> they are the main source of energy in our food.

==> they help in the utilization of body fats.

==> it also adds flavour to diet.

▪PROTEINS

==> they provide amino acids for body to build new tissues.

==> food containing proteins are called " body building foods".

==> Proteins helps in certain body regulating capacities and provide energy

▪FATS

==> They are the source of energy and essential fatty acids.

==> fats are aslo solvents for fat soluble vitamins that are naturally introduced into the diet in the fatty portion of the food.

==> Fats deposists in the body serve as insulation.

▪VITAMINS

==> The organic compounds other tha carbohydrates,proteins, fats that are essential to maintain normal health growth and nutrition.

==> they help in protecting the body against dieases.

==> they aslo help in keeping eyes, bones, teeth and gums healthy.

▪MINERALS

==>Minerals are the substances required for growth, repair, regulation of osmotic pressure and other vital process.

▪WATER

==> It acts as building material.

==> it acts as a solvent.

==> it acts as a lubricant.

▪ ROUGHAGES:

==> it adds to the bulk of our food and helps the body to get rid of undigested food.


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