Explain the importance of nutrients to an organism of your choice?

Answer 1

Nutrition is important for a living organism in order to stay alive all living organisms perform some life processes.These life processes require energy . This process of obtaining and utilizing food is known as nutrition .

Answer 2

Nutrition(also called nourishmentor aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet.

Answer 3

Your body uses nutrients for many different processes. Nutrients help enzymes function, provide structural support in the body, help the immune system fight disease, etc...

They serve many functions by being used as coenzymes or integral parts of larger molecules.

Basic nutrients are:

Carbohydrates--basic fuel/energy for the body.

Protein--build and repair tissues, strength

Fats--store energy.

Vitamins and minerals--many bodily processes like in the paragraph above.

Answer 4

Humans need nutrients to grow and survive. Nutrients provide the cells of the human body energy, which is the key tool to survival.

Answer 5

Its an important need for livng organisims.