It is the process of intake of food and its utilization by the body for fulfilling the energy needs and carry out different functions.
The food comprises of seven major nutrients that is, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, roughage, vitamins, minerals and water.
These nutrients perform different function and allows the organisms to survive well in the ecosystem.
Importance of nutrition:
Nutrition helps organisms to fulfil the nutrients needs.
Nutrients help the organisms to derive energy, build muscles, cure deficiency diseases, fulfil mineral needs and provide fluid to various parts of the body.
Nutrition is very important for the organ systems to coordinate well for the overall growth and development of the whole body of the organism.