HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION ENERGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the six types of nutrients your body needs to carry out all its essential processes?
A
Proteins, vitamins, viruses, water, minerals, carbohydrates
B
Minerals, fats, proteins, water, oxygen, vitamins
C
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
D
Carbohydrates, fats, protists, vitamins, minerals, water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The six essential nutrients are vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrates. People need to consume these nutrients from dietary sources for proper body function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sometimes people refer to these nutrients as “energy yielding". As you read above, carbohydrates provide 4 Calories for every gram we consume; proteins provide 4 Calories for every gram we consume; fats provide 9 Calories for every gram we consume and alcohol provides 7 Calories of energy for every gram we consume.

Detailed explanation-3: -Classes and sources of nutrition. The six major classes of nutrients are water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins.

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