Basic Nutrition

Nutrition to human body is provided by the six essential nutrients like: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamin and Minerals

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide energy needed for the body to perform actions on a daily basis. It is found in rice, wheat, bread, cereals and also in some vegetables. Carbohydrates contain sugar and hence it I believed to increase the glucose levels in blood of human body.

Proteins: Protein helps in growth and development of the human body. It is found in meat, fish, eggs, pulses, legumes, soy-products, tofu, milk and cheese.

Fats: Fats also give energy to the body in the form of calories. It is very important for children as it help in their brain development. Consumption of too much of fatty food can bring obesity and many other health problems. Oils of all types contain fat in plenty. It is also found in butter, cheese and all fried foods.

Vitamin and Minerals: Vitamins and Minerals are essential for the well-being of human body as it protects and safeguards from diseases. It helps in building immunity in the body. Vitamins are divided as Vitamin A, B,C,D,E and K. The main source of Vitamins are fruits and Vegetables.

Minerals are found in Cereals, meat, fish, nuts, dried fruits and milk.
Minerals help in building strong bones and teeth. It also helps by turning food that we eat into energy required by the body to work. Calcium, iron, salt, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur are some of essential Minerals.

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