Nutrition Basics

Biology · पोषण की मूल बातें · 12 facts

6 nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water

Carbohydrates: main energy source; rice, wheat, sugar, potato

Proteins: bodybuilding; milk, eggs, pulses, meat; amino acids

Fats: concentrated energy+insulation; oil, butter, nuts; 1g fat=9 calories

Water: 70% of body; essential for all biochemical reactions

Roughage/Fibre: not digested but aids bowel movement; vegetables, fruits

Balanced diet: right proportion of all nutrients

1g carbohydrate=4 calories; 1g protein=4 calories; 1g fat=9 calories

Autotrophs(plants): make own food; Heterotrophs(animals): depend on others

Malnutrition: undernutrition or overnutrition; both harmful

BMI = weight(kg)/height(m)2; 18.5-24.9 normal

Proteins called bodybuilding food; carbohydrates called energy-giving