Components of Food

Last updated at August 4, 2026 by

The various nutrients which we get when we eat food are known as the components of food and they help us carry out various life processes.

 

Nutrients:

Substances which are required by our body to live and grow are known as Nutrients

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The major nutrients required by our body are: 

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Fat
  4. Minerals
  5. Vitamins
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THE MAJOR NUTRIENTS REQUIRED BY OUR BODY ARE: 15% 5% 30% 10% 40% Protein Fat Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

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