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Food is the basic necessity and need of life. Everybody eats food and most people enjoy it. 

Nutrition is defined as the scientific study of food and its relation to health. It can also be defined as the science which deal with those process by which body utilizes food for energy, growth and maintenance of health.

Lavoisier began studies in nutrition in late 18th century. He studied the role of respiration in metabolism of food.

He is appropriately called the father of nutrition science. Now nutrition is an important part of our life. Quality of our health depends upon the nourishment that we provide to our body.

It also important to understand that a delicious dish is not necessarily a nutritious one.

NUTRITION: 

Food is the substance taken into the body that will help meet the body's needs for energy maintenance of health growth and reproduction.

Nutritional status is the condition of the body as it relates to consumption and utilization of food. Good nutrition status refer to intake of well balanced diet, which supplies all the essential nutrients to meet the body's requirements.

Shiny hair, smooth skin, clear eyes and well developed structure reflects good nutritional status of a person. A person ought to be of correct weight in relation to his height. His physical and mental responses should be normal. 

Good nutritional status of a person is also reflected by his stamina and resistance to disease. Good nutrition also helps a person have regular sleep and elimination habits. It may increase a person's life span.

Poor physique very little stamina dull lifeless hair dull eyes slumped posture fatigue and depression. He may be overweight or underweight. The three important aspects namely those of diet, sleep and elimination habits are irregular. 

NUTRIENTS: 

Nutrients are chemical components of food that supply nourishment to the body. They are required by the body in the right amount and they must be eaten regularly.

Each nutrients are protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water perform a specific function in our body.

Nutrients supply energy to the body and build and repair body tissues and regulate body processes.

Carbohydrates and fats primarily supply energy. Protein provides functional and structural material and also supply energy.

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