Nutrients are chemical substances that organisms need to live. Animals get their nutrients from the food they eat.
Food nutrients give organisms:
- Energy
- Building blocks for growth and cell repair.
- Substances that enable the organisms to function properly and stay healthy.
There are six types of food nutrients.
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids (fats and oils)
- Vitamins
- Mineral salts
- Water
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