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Is Sodium a nutrient that is needed in large quantities?
Sodium is not needed in large quantities, and when consumed in large doses, can lead to many health problems. However, some amount of sodium is necessary for the body to function.
Sodium phosphorus zinc or iodine. which is the best example of a nutrient that is needed in large quantities?
protein
The nutrient needed in small quantities for growth and regulating body functions is?
A (n) enzyme. :3
What nutrients is needed in large quantities?
macronutrients
What is the advantage to Pakistan in producing sugarcane in larger quantities?
Pakistani people are found of sugar and sweets hence it is needed in large quantities
A nutrient that cannot be produced by the body in sufficient quantities for health is called?
essential nutrient
Microorganisms require large quantities of this nutrient for use in cell structure and metabolism?
Trace Element By, Microprocessor Christofer Garcia
Differentiate micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients?
A micro-nutrient is a nutrient that is necessary for proper function but you only need in small quantities. For example iodine or zinc. A macro-nutrient is something you need in mass quantities. For example, glucose or proteins.
What is the difference between a macro-mineral and a trace element?
A macro mineral is needed in large quantities whereas trace elements are minerals required in small quantities
Which nutrient is the best example of needed to be taken in large quantities?
Carbohydrates. E.g. in form of glucose, fructose, polysaccharides. The brain among some other organs is dependent on carbohydrates and cannot function long without it. (Pathophysiologically you can look at diabetes mellitus type I when they have hypoglycemia / ketosis).
What nutrients are neede?
Each nutrient has a particular series of functions in the body and some nutrients are needed in larger quantities than others. For example, protein is needed in gram (g) quantities. Vitamin C is needed in milligram (mg) quantities (1/1000 gram) and vitamin B12 is needed in microgram (µg) quantities (1/1000000 gram). Individual requirements of each nutrient are related to a person's age, gender, level of physical activity and state of health. Also, some people absorb or utilize nutrients less efficiently than others and so will have higher than average nutritional requirements, e.g. among older people, vitamin B12 absorption can be relatively poor.
What does the word supply mean?
To provide something that is wanted or needed ,often in large quantities and over longbperiod of time.
