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Miser ยท 1 year ago
Water
Water makes up 45-75% of our body and is required for the smooth functioning of our body. Water involves several body processes and helps to manage our temperature. Blood and different body fluids are mainly composed of water, which are required to maintain nutrients in our internal system and around cells. It is advised to drink 8-10 cups of water every day to fulfil our body's water requirements. |
Miser ยท 1 year ago
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are found in many food ingredients. Carbohydrates are created by atoms, including carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. They are a main source of energy for body cells. When we eat carbohydrate-rich food items, it easily gets digested and easily breaks down to release energy within the different cells of our body. Carbohydrates break into glucose molecules, which are released into the bloodstream. The excess amounts of glucose molecules get stored in the liver. Carbohydrates have many varieties of sugar units, including: Monosaccharides (aldohexose and fructose) Disaccharides (saccharose and lactose) Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides units (starch, glycogen, and cellulose). Carbohydrate compounds: Sugars: A simple structure made up of glucose molecules. It easily gets dissolved in water. Starch: Complex in structure, less sweet compared to sugars. Fibre: Fibers have a complex structure and take time to break down. |
Miser ยท 1 year ago
Fats
Fats substances are made up of ester of fatty acids. Fats are generally obtained from plant and animal sources. Fats with high energy give more calories and also take more time to digest. Fats are the source for composing and maintenance of regular cell membranes of the body. They are also needed for maintaining the health of skin and hair. The fatty acid that the body cannot manufacture and have to get from a proper diet are called essential fatty acids. For example, Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega -3 fatty acids). |
Miser ยท 1 year ago
Proteins
Proteins are composed of amino acids that are required for the build of our tissues. The proteins in our regular diet help the growth, repair, and also maintenance of body tissues. The body can convert proteins to glucose to regulate blood glucose levels to meet the required energy levels. Proteins are available in different quantities in different foods, including dairy, poultry, seafood, meat, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, products, and other dairy products. Proteins are organic compounds that include amino acids joined by amide bonds. The body does not synthesise the essential amino acids. |
Miser ยท 1 year ago
Vitamins
Small amounts of vitamins are essential for our body to function smoothly. Every nutrient works as a part of a distinct method in our body and serves to build our metabolism, growth and development. Vitamins are mainly classified into 2 main categories Water-soluble vitamins: B compound vitamins and vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins: Fat-soluble Vitamins are mainly A, D, E, & K. |
Miser ยท 1 year ago
Minerals
Minerals are those elements that are essential for our body. Some minerals are required for metabolic processes, where few minerals are major components of body structures, like the major proportion of calcium in our bone structures and teeth. Like vitamins, different foods contain different minerals. The seven essential plant nutrients outlined as micronutrients are listed below: Boron (B) Zinc (Zn) Mn (Mn) iron (Fe) copper (Cu) Manganese (Mo) Chlorine (Cl) Conclusion Nutrients themselves give better health and tend to reduce metabolic illness. At the same time, the immunity provided by the nutrients protects the body from microorganisms like a virus, bacteria, fungs, and other protozoans. So, maintaining a good diet is more important for every human being. |
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