Why are the following nutrients important to us?
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Fats
(c) Proteins
(e) Minerals
(f) Dietary fibre (g) Water
Answers
Explanation:
(a) carbohydrates are energy giving foods they provide us a lot of energy. carbohydrates are food that get converted into glucose or sugar in our bodies during digestion. glucose is the fuel for our body
(b) fats are also called energy giving food. they provide more energy than carbohydrates. but excess fat is harmful for the body
(c) foods rich in proteins are called body building foods. they are necessary for growth and development of the body. they replace the old tissues of the body with new cells
(d) minerals are nutrients required by our body for its proper functioning,normal growthand good health
(e) roughage adds bulk to our body which helps to get rid of constipation and undigested food. it can absorb a great amount of water and helps retain water in the body
(f) water is most important constituent of food. it transports nutrients inside our body. it regulates the temperature of our body by sweating and removes the waste in form or urine and sweat. it acts as an important medium where all chemical reactions of the body takes place
Explanation:
carbohydrates ; carbohydrates are important to us because they provide energy to the body.
fats ; fats are also important to us because they provide energy.. eg butter ghee oil ️
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