"Bite by Bite: Unleashing the Potential of Nutrient-Rich Foods"

Nutrition

Nutrition basically deals with the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Human beings require food to grow, reproduce and maintain good health. Without food our bodies could not stay warm, build or repair tissue, or maintain a heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in our food called nutrients. The basic six nutrients required to our body are - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

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Importance of food

Growth and repair of tissue: - Protein, minerals and vitamin C&D.

Production of energy: - Carbohydrates, fats and protein with vitamins.

Control over body process: - Minerals, all vitamins and water.

Types of Nutrients

1. Carbohydrates (CHO)

Carbohydrates are the nutrients composed of three elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates are the source of energy needed for our body muscles, brain and nervous system. The main function of CHO is to provide the body with most of the energy. Basically, there are three types of carbohydrates. They are as follows:

a. Sugar - Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate and the end part of the digestion of carbohydrate. They are absorbed in the form of glucose and provide heat energy. Different types of Sugars are: -

1.Glucose- Blood of animals, fruits, honey etc.

2.Sucrose- Beetroot, cane sugar etc.

3.Lactose- Milk

4.Maltose- Germination

b. Starch- It is composed of number of glucoses molecules and during digestion starch is broken into glucose. It can be found in whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruits, pasta etc.

c. Cellulose- It is dietary fiber contain in all vegetables. Examples of food containing carbohydrates are fruits, potato, vegetables, cereals etc..