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MODULE-3 Diet and Nutrition
Holistic Health
2) Explain the importance and role of food for our body.
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In the above section, you have learnt that we eat food for the nourishment of our
Note body. Now, you will study about the meaning and concept of nutrition. It will
help you to understand the meaning of nourishment.
10.2 MEANING AND CONCEPT OF NUTRITION
The food make us fit and healthy. Whatever we eat, undergoes through different
processes. The science we study about the food and its usage by our body is
called nutrition. Nutrition includes food intake, digestion, absorption, assimilation
and excretion of waste. Basically, nutrition is the interaction of nutrients and
other substances present in the food. It helps in the maintenance, growth,
reproduction and health of an individual.
Nutrition is science to study the process of food intake and its utilization
of by our body.
10.2.1Nutrients
We have learnt that food nourishes our body and it also helps the proper growth
of the body and its functioning. This growth and nourishment happens due to
nutrients available in the food. The nutrients are molecular (chemical) substances
in the food required by all living organisms to survive, grow, and reproduce.
Nutrients are digested and then broken down into basic units to be used by the
living organisms. Let us study about the type of nutrients.
DO YOU KNOW?
In India National Nutrition Week is celebrated each year from 1 to 7 th
st
September. The purpose is to make people aware about important tips of
their health and well-being.
For more information you can visit https://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/
national-nutrition-week/
10.2.2 Type of Nutrients
Our food constitutes hundreds of nutrients. These are mainly grouped into two
types namely- (1) Macronutrients, and (2) Micronutrients.
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