Class 7 Biology Nutrition in Plants Introduction

Introduction

Food is useful for the survival of the living beings because it serves as a rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals required for the supply of energy to carry out necessary life processes, proper growth and development of human body.  It is also required for the repair of the damaged body parts and to fight diseases. These components of food are known as the nutrients.

Nutrients

Food items in which the nutrient is found

Carbohydrates

  

Fats

  

Proteins

  

Vitamin A

  

Vitamin B

  

Vitamin C

  

Vitamin D

  

Iodine

  

Phosphorous

  

Iron

  

Calcium

  

 

 

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