1. JOICY. J
Roll No. 17
Natural Science
KUCTE, Kulakkada

2. Introduction
 Nutrients are the building blocks of human
body.
They are chemicals in food.
They are used by the body for grow,
maintenance, disease prevention, health
restoration and energy.

3. Nutrients include the following
 Carbohydrates  Proteins
 Fats Vitamins
Minerals Water

4. Carbohydrates
 Carbohydrates are broken down
into glucose and monosaccharide's.
 Carbohydrate increases plasma
sugar levels.
 Supply energy to the body.
Glucose and Sucrose are simple
carbohydrates.
Starches and Fiber are complex
carbohydrates.

5. Fats
 Broken down into fatty acids and
glycerol.
 Fats are required for tissue
growth and hormone production.

6. Proteins
 Dietary proteins are broken down
into peptides and amino acids.
 Proteins are required for tissue
maintenance, replacement function
and growth.
 A very little extra protein is
needed for increasing muscle mass.

7. Vitamins
 Vitamin is an organic compound.
 They are required in tiny amounts
in an organism.
 Vitamins may function as
hormones, regulates mineral
metabolism, regulators of
cell/tissue growth & differentiation,
act as antioxidants, precursors for
enzyme cofactors.

8. Minerals
 Help body grow, develop & stay healthy.
 Help building strong bones to transmitting nerve
impulse.
 Some minerals are used to make hormone, normal
heart-beat.
 Minerals are classified into 2 types;
1. Macro elements
2. Trace elements

9.  Most abundant compound in human
body.
 Necessary for digestion of food,
transport of food to tissues.
 Elimination of body wastes.
 Circulation of blood & lymph.
 Regulates body temperature.
 Keeps organs moist.
Water

10. Thank You