Nutrition - Essential Nutrients for Health

The process of providing the body with essential nutrients for growth and health.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Nutrition FAQ


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What is human nutrition?

Human nutrition is the process by which substances in food are transformed into body tissues and provide energy for the full range of physical and mental activities that make up human life. Foods supply nutrients that are critical for human growth. Learn about essential nutrients, food groups, and dietary requirements.

What is nutrition & why is it important?

Nutrition also focuses on how people can use dietary choices to reduce the risk of disease, what happens if a person has too much or too little of a nutrient, and how allergies work. Nutrients provide nourishment. Proteins, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water are all nutrients.

What is a nutrient in biology?

Nutrients are substances that provide energy and physical components to the organism, allowing it to survive, grow, and reproduce. Nutrients can be basic elements or complex macromolecules. Approximately 30 elements are found in organic matter, with nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus being the most important.

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