Question

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients; for each, give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

Answer 1

The six class of essential nutrients include

1. Water

2. Protein

3.carbohydrates

4. Fats

5.vitamins

6. Minerals

1. Water

Major function

1. Water help in maintaining body hemostasis

2. Water help in removing waste products from the body

Two key food sources include

1. Watermelon (fruits)

2. Spinach

3. Soup

4. All beverage

2. PROTEINS

Functions

Proteins are the major structural components of the cells they are present in cell membrane

They help in formation of hormone

They help in repair mechanism of the body

Majors sources of protein

1. Fish egg meat

2. Beans soya

3.CARBOHYDRATES

functions of carbohydrates

1. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy to the brain

2. Without carbohydrates our body cannot function properly

3. It help to prevent infections

source of carbohydrates

1. Fruits

2. Breads

3. Grains

4. vegetables rich in starch

4.VITAMINS

Functions of vitamins

Different type of vitamins have different kind of functions major functions are

1. Vitamin c help in formation of collagen which provide structure to bones and ligaments and blood vessels

2. Vit D help in regulation of calcium in the body .

3. Vitamin prevents disease in body there are 13 essential vitamins

Source of vitamin

If you eat fruits and vegetables there will be no need of vitamin supplement

Vitamin c is present in many citrus fruits

Broccoli

Spinach

Vitamin B is present in whole grains

Brown rice

5. FATS

Functions of fats

1. Source of energy

2. Help in absorption of fat soluble vitamins (DEKA)

SOURCE OF FATS

1. Fish

2. Walnut

3. Vegetable oils

6.MINERALS

1.Sodium and potassium maintain the body fluid volume inside and outside the cells

2. Like vitamins minerals also help in building the body structure such as strong bones ans teeth

3. Calcium help in nerve impulse transmission and blood coagulation

Sources

1. Banana

2.potato

3. Tomatoes

4.calcium rich diet

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