What are the 6 nutrients and thheit uses?

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Spelling mistake: What are the 6 nutrients and their uses? Nutrients supply energy and elements that are essential for normal functioning of the cells. Broadly they are classified as Carbohydrates - Immediate source of supply of energy for the cell and cellular processes. Proteins - Body building component. They help in growth and differentiation. Lipids - Energy reserve and forms the components of cell membranes and other important components like neurotransmitters and steroids which perform special functions. Nucleic acids - Forms the genetic material of an organism which helps in the proper perpetuation of a race with high fidelity. Minerals - Minerals are classified into macro elements, micro elements and trace elements. These minerals play a major role as cofactors for many enzymes and processess. Vitamins - Vitamins are supplementary elements essesntial for healthy living of an organism. They act as co enzymes, play role in vision, scavenge free radicals etc. The above said 6 classes of nutrients must be had in proper proportion. If excess or deficient it ends up with disease condition.