2. What is Food?
Food is any substance consumed to
provide nutritional support for an
organism. Food is usually of plant,
animal or fungal origin, and contains
essential nutrients, such as
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,
or minerals.
3. Nutrients
A nutrient is a substance used
by an organism to survive,
grow, and reproduce. The
requirement for dietary
nutrient intake applies to
animals, plants, fungi.
4. 5 types of nutrients
The roles of the five major nutrients
Nutrients are the substances found in
food which drive biological activity, and
are essential for the human body. They are
categorized as proteins, fats,
carbohydrates (sugars, dietary fiber),
vitamins, and minerals, and perform
the following vital functions.
5. What is 5 types of nutrients
Carbohydrates (also called carbs) are a type of macronutrient found in certain foods and
drinks. Sugars, starches and fiber are carbohydrates.
Fats are a type of nutrient that you get from your diet. It is essential to eat some fats, though
it is also harmful to eat too much. The fats you eat give your body energy.
Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most
of the work in cells and are required for the structure and function of the body.
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. There are 13
vitamins your body needs. They are. Vitamin A. B vitamins
context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element required as an essential
nutrient by organisms to perform functions necessary for life.
6. Food is essential for all living beings
In order to survive, all living things need air, water, and
food. Animals obtain their food from plants and other
animals, which provides them with the energy they need to
move and grow. An animal's home (habitat) must provide
these basic needs (air, water and food) along with shelter
from bad weather and predators.
