Food nutrients are the constituents in food, that must be supply to body in suitable amount.

6 nutrients are very important to our body, they are
  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Fats
  4. Minerals
  5. Vitamins
  6. Water
Food Nutrients FOODIKKO

  • Carbohydrates are the primary products of photosynthesis. They contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Cereals are the main sources of carbohydrate.
  • All the tissues in our body like muscles,blood,hair,skin,bones.. are made up of proteins. A protein unit contain Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Foods like egg,milk,meat,fish and pulses are the main sources of protein.
  • Fat is the compound which is insoluble in water but soluble in solvents like chloroform,benzene...  Oil seeds,nuts,animal fat,milk... are the main sources of fat.
  • Minerals are the inorganic compound of food, that leave ash as residue when burned. Ca,P,Mg,Fe,S,Mn,Zn,I,Cu are the example of minerals.
  • Vitamins are the low molecular weight organic compound necessary in small amount in the diet of higher animals for normal growth,maintenance of health and reproduction. 
  • Water is vital for human existence. it is a caloric less compound of hydrogen and oxygen that found in every cells of the body.