MEANING OF NUTRITION
Introduction In simple words we can say nutrition is the study of what happens to food once it enters the mouth and thereafter. In detailed we can say about nutrition is the science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein; their action, interaction and balance in relationship to health and disease; the process by which the organism ingests, digest, absorb, transport and utilizes nutrients and disposes of their end products. In addition, nutrition must be concerned with the social, economic, cultural and psychological implications of food and eating. In this blog we will learn about more detail about nutrition and its aspects. 1. Nutrients: Action, Interaction and Balance Food, as you know, contains nutrients as well as substances which are non nutrients. The body needs each nutrient in specific amount. Action and Interaction Some are needed in large amount macronutrients and some are needed in small amount micronutrients. But they are equally essential f...