FOOD AS SOURCE OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENTS
INTRODUCTION We need nutrients for our proper functioning of body. Functioning of our body organs( respiration, digestion, filtration, transportation, etc. ) or physical activities. Nutrients provide us energy so that our body can work properly. Nutrients are of two types. 1. Essential Nutrients: Essential nutrients are those nutrients which our body cannot synthesis by itself so needed in the form of food from outside. Examples: Vitamin, minerals, fats, protein, carbohydrates and water. 2. Non Essential Nutrients: Non essential nutrients are those which our body can synthesis by itself although we can have it in diet but if taken in excess amount can be toxic for our health. Examples: Fiber, certain amino acids and fatty acids. PROTEIN Milk and milk products, pulses, eggs, meat, fish, nuts oilseeds, seafood, fat-free or low-fat cheese, white-meat poultry and. VITAMIN A Retinol : Liver, egg yolk, cream, butter, ghee, milk are all good source of performed Vitamin A. Beta carotene...