NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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What is the most essential nutrient? It’s as important as air!
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Water
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Fats
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -D. Water is colorless, tasteless and odorless. Because of its numerous and diverse functions in the body, it is often regarded as the most important nutrient. Most people can survive no more than 7 days without water (Williams, 2005).
Detailed explanation-2: -Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration, and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones. As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day to make up for losses from the lungs, skin, urine and faeces (poo).
Detailed explanation-3: -Regulates body temperature. Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth. Protects body organs and tissues. Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.
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