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result in zero points. 41. Describe the six classes of nutrients. In the descrintion of each class of nutrients include the following: Their major function in the body Their deficiency or toxicity A food source Six Classes of Nutrients Food Source Toxicity Deficiency Function Description

Answer 1

	Description	Function	Deficiency	Toxicity	Food Source
Carbohydrate	These are sugar, starch and fibre found in grains, fruit, vegetables and milk products	Major source of energy, Store energy, spare protein and fat for other functions in the body	Ketosis, fatigue, decreased energy levels	Increased blood sugar levels leading to Obesity	Whole grains, Fruits, Sweet potato, potato, milk etc.
Protein	These are large molecules made up of one or more chain of amino acids.	Structure, function and regulation of body cells, Building of muscles, Required for healthy skin, hair and nails	Muscle wastage, Risk of infection, skin, hair and nail problems	Insufficient kidney functions, mood changes, Diarrhoea, Food craving etc.	Pulses, Legumes, Milk, Egg ,Cheese, Meat, Chicken, Soya etc.
Fat	It is major form of storage of energy in the body	Provides energy, structural component, helps in absorption of vitamins	Dry and scaly skin, Feeling extreme cold, Dry eyes atc.	Building cholesterol in the body, Increased risk of heart disease	Oils and seeds
Vitamin	These are the nutrients needed by the body to develop and function properly	Boosts immune system, Supports healthy body, Important for metabolism	Scurvy, Rickets, Beri-beri, pellegra	Swelling of bones, pain in bones, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite, dizziness, blurred vision	Fruits and vegetables
Mineral	It is an essential nutrient required to perform necessary function in life	Growth and development of healthy body, some minerals helps synthesis of hormones in the body	Muscle cramps, Fatigue, Osteoporosis, Mental Illness, High blood pressure	Cancer, neurological disorder	Nuts, egg, milk, seeds, green vegetables, whole grain
Water	It is an essential nutrient required to perform body’s functions.	Required for all the biochemical reactions happening in the body, Required for digestion, absorption and elimination of waste products , required for thermoregulation	Constipation, Digestive upset, Dehydration	Increased blood Pressure, breathing difficulty, Confusion, muscle weakness, Inability to identify sensory information	Fruits, vegetables, cucumber, Tomatoes etc.