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Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are food substances consisting of carbon ,
hydrogen and oxygen in their molecules . The H:O ratio in
carbohydrate molecules is 2:1.
Carbohydrates can be divided into the groups of
substances:
Sugar
Starch
Cellulose
Glycogen
Carbohydrates supply the body with energy.
Excess carbohydrates are stored as fat in the body.
Example of carbohydrates
Proteins
Example of proteins
Fats
Fats are compound made up carbon , hydrogen
and oxygen.
Fats consist of smaller units of fatty acids
combined with glycerol.
Fats dissolve vitamins A , D , E and K.
Excess fats in the body are stored under the skin
and around organs such as the heart and
kidneys.
Example of fats
Vitamins
VITAMIN SOURCE FUNCTIO DEFICIENCY
DISEASE
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2)Proteins
.Needed for growth and repair of worn-out or damaged cells
.Used for the synthesis of enzymes and some hormones
.Important component of antibodies which help the body to fight diseases
.A source of energy
3)Fats
.Contain twice the amount of energy supplied by carbohydrates .
.Act as solvent for fat-soluble vitamins A , D ,E and K.
.An important component of cell membrane .
.Fats under the skin also act as an insulators to reduce heat loss from the body.
4)Vitamins
VITAMIN IMPORTANCE