Question

Define nutrients. List the main nutrients present in food.

Answer 1

Nutrients:

Nutrients are the compounds in food that provide us with energy and facilitates repair and growth and helps to carry out different life processes

Types of nutrients:

There are two types of nutrients:-

Macro-nutrients

Macronutrients include fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Micro-nutrients

Micronutrients include calcium, iron, vitamins, iron, minerals and vitamin C.