The Six Essential Nutrients

Question 1

State the 6 Essential Nutrients

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 2

They are organic compounds composed of C,H,O and they primarily serve as energy-providing nutrients. They consists largely of hexosans. They can be as simple as a single sugar molecule or as complex as large polysaccharides with thousands of sugar units.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates

Question 3

They are large, complex molecules made up of amino acid chains. Amino acids, often referred to as the building blocks of proteins, are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.

Answer 3

Proteins

Question 4

They are organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar solvents.

Answer 4

Lipids/Fats

Question 5

They are organic compounds that organisms need in trace amounts for proper growth and function. They cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from the diet.

Answer 5

Vitamins

Question 6

They are inorganic nutrients that are crucial for a wide range of physiological functions. They are not broken down by heat, air, or acid.

Answer 6

Minerals

Question 7

It is a simple molecule consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom (H₂O). Despite its simplicity, it possesses unique and vital properties due to its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds.

Answer 7

Water