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What are the essential nutrients which must be a part of our daily diet?

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seshankrishnan | 2 years, 11 months ago
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These are the six essential nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis.
Water, Carbohydrates , Proteins, Fats, Vitamins , Minerals.

Water is the most essential nutrient the body needs. Your body is around forty to sixty percent of water. Forty to sixty percent of your body weight is water.

Carbohydrates are usually referred to as sugars or starches.These carbohydrates are found in such foods such as potatoes, bananas, pasta, bread, cereals etc.

Protein is composed of amino acids, which help to build muscle mass. Protein is found in such foods such as chicken (white meat), egg white, beans, skimmed milk etc.

Fat is another term for lipid. Too much fat in your diet can lead to obesity, heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.Cheese, nuts, cooking oil etc are high in fat content.

Vitamins are needed in small amounts to help the body with chemical reactions within its cells and are organic.Minerals are inorganic substances in other words they are man made and they regulate processes within the body. Minerals are put into different structures within the body to create enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, skeletal tissues, teeth and fluids.

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krysstel | 2 years, 11 months ago
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Basic Needs: Water. Fiber. Protein, carbohydrates, some unsaturated fat, calcium, iron, vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, assorted minerals. A balanced diet involves eating a variety of foods!

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