Constituents of Food
Food is made up of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, each essential for different body functions.
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Carbohydrates and fats provide energy for our daily activities, while proteins help build and repair body tissues and muscles.
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- Carbohydrates, fats: provide energy.
- Proteins: build, repair tissues.
- Vitamins, minerals: needed in smaller amounts.
- They support immunity, bones, vision.
- Water, fibre also essential.
- Water for hydration; fibre for digestion.
- Balanced diet includes all constituents.
- This ensures the body functions well.