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Components of food

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Components of food
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 3 months ago

Food Component Functions
Carbohydrates These are digested and broken down into glucose and provide energy to the body
Fats Store energy, protects and insulates the important organs
Proteins Help in metabolism, act as enzymes, and hormones
Vitamins These help in maintaining healthy bones, boost the immune system, heal wounds, repair and damage of cells and converting food into energy
Iodine Formation of thyroid hormone
Calcium Helps in the proper functioning of the nervous system and maintain healthy bones
Phosphorus Helps to maintain acid-base balance in the body
Sodium Controls the blood pressure
Iron Facilitates the formation of haemoglobin
Fibres They help in the food absorption and prevents constipation
Water They help in absorbing nutrients from the food and release waste from the body in the form of urine and sweat.
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