Saturday, October 15, 2011

[BOW] Five Major Nutrients + their properties.

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body.

 








Many of the body's processes, including chemical reactions, take place in water.
And is crucial for transporting oxygen in blood, because blood is 95% water.








Fats, or lipids help regulate body temperature and essentially reserves energy. Because some vitamins are fat soluble, you need fats to absorb some vitamins.








Proteins carry out many functions in the body including growth and repair, signaling from one cell to another, and defense against diseases.








Vitamins are required as co-factors involved in chemical reactions and other body processes. The absence of various vitamins in our body can result in diseases such as scurvy, for example.







Minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. They can also strengthen bone and teeth structure, fluid and acid-base balance, and nerve cell transmission.





REFERENCES:
http://www.milk.co.uk/page.aspx?intPageID=130
http://importanceofwater.org/
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