The following points highlight the six major nutritional problems caused due to deficiency disorders. The nutritional problems are: 1. Deficiency Diseases 2. Indigestion 3. Constipation 4. Vomiting 5. Jaundice 6. Diarrhoea. Nutritional Problem # 1. Deficiency Diseases: The important deficiency disorders include protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and disorders due to deficiencies of Vitamin A, iron […]
Nutritional Problems due to Deficiency Disorders (With Diagram)
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Nutritional Roles of Food Constituents | Human Physiology
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The following points highlight the three important roles of nutrition’s in food constituents. The nutrition’s are: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Fats. Food Constituent: Nutrition # 1. Carbohydrates: (i) These are found in sugar, jam, cereals, bread, biscuits, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. (ii) Carbohydrates are classified as monosaccharide’s (e.g., glucose, fructose, and galactose), disaccharides (e.g., […]
Roles of Absorption in Different Nutrients
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In this article we will discuss about the Roles of Absorption in Different Nutrients. 1. Absorption of Monosaccharide’s: All carbohydrates are absorbed as monosaccharide’s in stomach and jejunum. Glucose and galactose are absorbed by active transport. Sodium pump of the cell membrane helps in its active take up. Fructose is absorbed by facilitated transport. Glucose, […]
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