Abstract: The science that explains the interaction between nutrients and other substances in food that helps in the maintenance, growth, health and reproduction of an organism. Nutrients have been classified in accordance to place where they are synthesized and availability. Nutrients cannot be synthesized by body are called as essential nutrients and they must be derived from diet; for example minerals, vitamins, some fatty acids and amino acids. Nutrients that can be synthesized by body form other compounds are called as nonessential nutrients although they may also be derived from body. Micronutrients are required by the body in lesser amounts and macronutrients are in higher amounts. If the intake of food is not proper it causes nutrition disorder. The diet taken must always be a balanced diet. A balanced diet contains all the essential nutrients required for the normal functioning of the body. If the body doesn’t receive the required nutrients it causes many side effects.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-09-29
Language: en
Type: article
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