ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

CLASSIFICATION

Food is anything we can eat that provides nourishment. It is classified according to essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates are compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen found in starches and sugars. Proteins are tissue-building food and an element found in meats. Fats are energy-rich compound that naturally occur in animal fats and in plants. Vitamins are organic substances that are essential in one’s nutrition. Minerals are elements necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system. Food has become an essential part of our lives, it produces energy, stimulate growth, and maintain life.