Question

Do you think all nutrients can be made available to us from only one source of food?

Answer 1

Nutrients:

1. Nutrients are components in food that provide energy and helps in growth and normal functioning of the body.
2. Nutrients are categorized in two categories macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrate and fat, and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
3. We get different nutrients from different sources of food.
4. Example, we get protein from animal meat, whereas, we get carbohydrate from cereals and grains.

Final answer: No, different nutrients are available from variety of foods derived from different sources.