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− | '''Nutrients''' is a collective term describing the various [[organic]] and non-organic compounds in our [[food]], from which our [[Human body|body]] gathers the means to maintain its own [[life]]. The nutrients in food are legion; basically they can be |
+ | '''Nutrients''' is a collective term describing the various [[organic]] and non-organic compounds in our [[food]], from which our [[Human body|body]] gathers the means to maintain its own [[life]]. The nutrients in food are legion; basically they can be divided into groups: |
* [[Mineral]]s are substances necessary for many processes in the body. |
* [[Mineral]]s are substances necessary for many processes in the body. |
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* [[Protein]]s are [[chemistry|chemical]] [[molecule]]s utilized in many different ways, from basic building material to transport molecules and for [[enzyme]]s that are catalysts of a vast number of chemical processes. |
* [[Protein]]s are [[chemistry|chemical]] [[molecule]]s utilized in many different ways, from basic building material to transport molecules and for [[enzyme]]s that are catalysts of a vast number of chemical processes. |
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* [[Vitamin]]s are chemical compounds necessary for a diversity of processes in the body, but which the body is unable to produce, or unable to produce in adequate quantities. |
* [[Vitamin]]s are chemical compounds necessary for a diversity of processes in the body, but which the body is unable to produce, or unable to produce in adequate quantities. |
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[[Category:Nutrients]] |
[[Category:Nutrients]] |
Revision as of 20:26, 12 August 2015
Nutrients is a collective term describing the various organic and non-organic compounds in our food, from which our body gathers the means to maintain its own life. The nutrients in food are legion; basically they can be divided into groups:
- Minerals are substances necessary for many processes in the body.
- Phytonutrients are small, chemical substances derived from plants which are shown to play significant roles in maintaining health.
- Proteins are chemical molecules utilized in many different ways, from basic building material to transport molecules and for enzymes that are catalysts of a vast number of chemical processes.
- Vitamins are chemical compounds necessary for a diversity of processes in the body, but which the body is unable to produce, or unable to produce in adequate quantities.