Question

which of the following is not a nutrient a carbohydrates B fats C proteins and the water ​

Answer 1

Answer:

All are nutrients..........

Even Water is defined as an essential nutrient .

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins and water all are nutrient.

What is Carbohydrate?

• These are sugar molecules which is one of the three main kinds of nutrients.
• It is the main source of energy for tissues and organs of body.
• Carbohydrates are present in three main forms: Sugar, Starch and Fibre.
• Almost all food contains carbohydrates. From grains and legumes to fruits and starchy vegetables and dairy products.

What is Fat?

• Fat is responsible for providing energy to body and also to help in vitamin absorption in body.
• Fat is used as a source of fuel by the body.
• Food sources of fat are butter, nuts, meat, fish etc.

What are proteins?

• Protein is found in every cell of body.
• Protein is required for repairing cells and producing new cells.
• Proteins are made of amino acids and it is one of the vital part of healthy diet.
• Food sources for proteins are legumes, cereals, nuts, fruits and animals.

What is water?

• It is classified as an essential and significant nutrient.
• Water is needed by the body in amounts that exceeds its production in body.
• Quantity of daily intake of water is very necessary to fulfil because inadequacy of water content in body can lead to many health problems.
• Water is required for every body function be it dissolution and absorption of nutrients, excretion of waste products, transportation and digestion of food.