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Nutrition by definition , is the science that helps with the study of food in relation to the it effect on the human body . It is futher considered to be the study of various nutrients in relation of their effects upon the human body . Nutrients are the chemical substances found in the various food we all eat . They are the substance that enable food to perform it functions . Nutrients are classified into MICRO NUTRIENTS which are needed in the body in large quantities example carbohydrate protein and fat and oil and also MICRO NUTRIENTS which are needed by the body in little quantities such as vitamin and mineral salts . There are some factors affecting human nutrition . for example
The quality of food that we eat can vary depending on the soil and growing condition of that food the nutritional quality of our food can also be affected by the manufacturing process storage and methods of cooking of food .
Also the efficiency of our digestive system affect our natural status . Bad condition of our intestine will reduce the absorption of digested food in our blood streams .
The activity that a particular person's participate on the effect their nutritional requirements . to be more elaborate and athlete will need a different nutritional requirement to that that will be needed by an office worker .
Finally , the income of the people will also affect their nutrition for example members of the low-income class are at risk of poor nutrition since they may not have access to food because of their low income .
The quality of food that we eat can vary depending on the soil and growing condition of that food the nutritional quality of our food can also be affected by the manufacturing process storage and methods of cooking of food .
Also the efficiency of our digestive system affect our natural status . Bad condition of our intestine will reduce the absorption of digested food in our blood streams .
The activity that a particular person's participate on the effect their nutritional requirements . to be more elaborate and athlete will need a different nutritional requirement to that that will be needed by an office worker .
Finally , the income of the people will also affect their nutrition for example members of the low-income class are at risk of poor nutrition since they may not have access to food because of their low income .
