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Magnesium & Zinc
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Nutrients that living things need in small amounts are?
they are called trace elements
What are the necessary nutrients for the human body?
If you use the food pyramid, then it will tell all that you need, but you don't necessarily have to follow the serving amounts.
What is macronuttrients?
Macronutrients are nutrients which we need in larger amounts.
What are the basic nutrients?
Most foods contain a mix of nutrients, which are classified as either macro-nutrients, or micro-nutrients. The macro-nutrients are carbohydrates (including fiber), fats, protein, and water, which we need in relatively large amounts. Carbohydrates, fats, and protein provide the structural material of cells, as well as energy (calories). Micro-nutrients include vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytonutrients, including antioxidants and pigments, which we need in relatively small amounts compared to macro-nutrients.
Which is a feeling of physical discomfort caused by the body's need for nutrients?
Hunger is the body's perceptual response to undernourishment (the need for nutrients).
Why does the digestive system need nutrients?
The blood carries nutrients from the small intestine to all over the body. The villi in the small intestine allow nutrients from digested food to pass through the intestinal wall to the blood vessels. Then the blood carries the nutrients away.
What does nutrient provide?
In the simplest terms nutrients are the essentials of life, without them we die. In other words nutrients provide us with life itself.That said there are many different specific nutrients, each of which provide us with different types of things that are essential for life. Some are needed in large amounts daily, others we only need small amounts of and can often go for long periods without any of those nutrients.
What is the difference between a Macronutrient and micronutrient?
Macronutrients make up the bulk of what we eat, they are the energy-giving component of what we eat, like the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Micronutrients are the components of what we eat that are essential to good health. Examples, are vitamins and minerals.
Why do body need nutrients?
nutrients leads to a great health and calcium and produce to your body
Do you need mold?
a small amount of mould is actually healthy for the human body. Large amounts will cause sickness
Which is a feeling of physical discomfort caused by body's need for nutrients?
Hunger is the body's perceptual response to undernourishment (the need for nutrients).
Why is the small intestine to the digestive system?
we need small intestines so we can keep the nutriants in our body
