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The six groups of nutrients and their role in human health.
Introduction:
Humans derive nutrition by consuming other organisms. The nutrients in our diets is divided into six groups - carbohydrates, fats or lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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The six groups of nutrients are
1. Carbohydrates - these are the primary energy component of our diet.
2. Fats and lipids - these offer energy, but are usually stored for future use. They are also the raw material for various structural and chemical components of the body.
3. Proteins - these are needed to build the proteins in the body, including enzymes.
4. Vitamins.
5. Minerals.
6. Water.
The last three groups are necessary for sustaining cellular activities and maintaining the body.
The six groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats or lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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