Topic: history of

a nutrient/ Food

The

nutrients are an indispensable

element for the survival and evolution of
any living being. These major components
are in foods that contribute to good health
of the body. Nutrients are substances
needed for growth, metabolism, and for
other body functions. It is also a substance
that provides nourishment essential for
growth and the maintenance of life. It is in
this light enroll this subject. What are the
different nutrients that made food? What is
the role of various nutrients in the body?

Nutrient:

organic or inorganic substance directly

assimilated without suffering degradation of
digestion processes or basic component contained
in food or from the surrounding nature.
There are several types of nutrients, divided into
two groups namely:
Macro nutrients: are nutrients that provide
calories or energy. Since macro means large,
macronutrients are nutrients needed in large
amounts. The organization draws its energy from
sugars (or carbohydrates), fats (or lipids) and
proteins. These three energy nutrients form the
class of macro nutrients.

Micronutrients:

Nutrients in the
body are constituted by all the
organic and inorganic chemicals
necessary to the living body for
sustaining life. Nutrient
assimilation process is nutrition

Macro nutrients

Sugars (carbohydrates); fats

(or lipids); the proteins

Micro nutrients

Mineral salts and Vitamins

Topic: history of a nutrient/ Food

The role of different nutrients

in the body

The role of different nutrients in the body

Nutrients

Role

Example

Carbohydrates

Source of energy to
be rapidly mobilized
muscular effort and
brain activity. Two
types of
carbohydrates: "fast"
to sweet taste which
we must not abuse,
and "slow" (starch) to
be rehabilitated

Bread; rice and cereal

The fats or lipids

Energy reserve for

sustained muscle
activity and the fight
against the cold; but
also protection and
formation of brain
cells. Comprise plural
kinds of fatty acids,
for better balance

Cheese; meat

The proteins

Building blocks of Egg, milk, yogurt

muscles, heart,
blood, brain,
organs;

Sodium

Determines the
Salt, baking soda
distribution of water
in the body and the
blood volume. Must
sometimes be
limited, on
prescription, under
certain
hypertension, heart
or kidney disease

Water

Cell hydration,
nutrient
transportation,
and waste
disposal.

Water bottle

Magnesium

Regulation of the
nervous and
muscular balance,
heart rhythm

dark leafy greens,

nuts, seeds, fish,
beans, whole
grains, avocados

Fibers

Anti-constipation:
mainly from grain
products and
vegetables; anticholesterol: mainly
from fruit

Wheat, corn, and

rice

Vitamin D

Partly made by the

body under the
effect of sunlight,
partially provided

Cod liver oil, Tuna

canned,
Sardines

Vitamin A

Preserving sight,
growth, and
antioxidant. Is in
the form of
carotene in
colorful fruits and
vegetables

Vitamin B: B1 and
B6

Protection of the
nervous system,
B2: growth, B9 and
B12: anti-anemic.
All good help
nutrient absorption

Vitamin C

For the growth and

repair of tissues in
all parts of your
body. Vitamin C is
needed for healing

sweet potatoes,
carrots, dark
leafy greens,
winter squashes,
lettuce, dried
apricots,
cantaloupe, bell
peppers, fish,
liver, and tropical
fruits.

Kiwifruit, broccoli,
berries, citrus fruits,
tomatoes, peas,
and papayas.

Iron

Fibers

Calcium

absorption,
growth, resistance
to infection,
antioxidant

Red meat, Pork,

Poultry, Seafood,
Beans.

Anti-constipation:
mainly from grain
products and
vegetables; anticholesterol
mainly fruits

Wheat, corn

Component of bone,
milk, yogurt, and
growth, maintenance cheese
and strength of the
skeleton. Importance
of contributions from
childhood to ensure
bone health for life
(including prevention
of osteoporosis).
Plays an essential role
in muscle contraction,

Our

foods are composed of different

substances, called nutrients. Each
nutrient has a specific role in the
body, and all are essential to a
balanced diet. Only their combination
can cover the needs of our body: a
true team where each partner is
irreplaceable.
According to Contemporary nutrition,
we have 10 Nutrient Storage
Capabilities.

The

human body must maintain reserves of

nutrients; otherwise, we would need to eat
continuously.
Storage capacity varies for each different nutrient.
Many vitamins and minerals are stored in the
liver, while other nutrient stores are found in other
sites in the body.
When people do not meet certain nutrient needs,
these nutrients are obtained by breaking down a
tissue that contains high concentrations of the
nutrient.
In cases of long-term deficiency, these nutrient
losses weaken and harm these tissues.

Many

people believe that if too much

of a nutrient is obtained for example,
from a vitamin or mineral supplement
only what is needed is stored and the
rest is excreted by the body.
Though true for some nutrients, such
as vitamin C, the large dosages of
other nutrients frequently found in
supplements, such as vitamin A and
iron, can cause harmful side effects
because they are not readily excreted.

This

is one reason why obtaining your nutrients

primarily (or exclusively) from a balanced diet is the
safest means to acquire the building blocks you
need to maintain the good health of all organ
systems.
Malnutrition refers to insufficient or excessive
intake of nutrients by an organism. Malnutrition is
often associated with insufficient or excess in
consumption. Although there are diseases related
to malnutrition, other organizations suffer from
excessive nutrition. Malnutrition or malnourishment
is a condition that results from eating a diet in
which nutrients are either not enough or are too
much such that the diet causes health problems.

On

average, Americans gain

approximately one to two pounds
during the holiday season. While
this weight gain isn't dramatic,
research shows it tends to stick
and accumulate over the years.
With just a few strategies, you
can avoid holiday weight gain
while still enjoying friends, family
and the holiday feast.

Under nutrition and over nutrition

Malnutrition is caused by eating a diet in which

nutrients are not enough or are too much such
that it causes health problems. It is a category
of diseases that includes under nutrition and
over nutrition. Over nutrition can result in
obesity and being overweight. In some
developing countries, over nutrition in the
form of obesity is beginning to present within
the same communities as under nutrition.

However,

the term malnutrition is

commonly used to refer to under
nutrition only. This applies particularly
to the context of development
cooperation. Therefore, "malnutrition"
in documents by the World Health
Organization, UNICEF, Save the
Children or other international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
usually is equated to under nutrition.

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