Human body is a complex machine. No other machine is more complex than human body. Like most machines it requires fuel. Where does the fuel come from? The fuel requirement of the body comes from the food you eat, drink and from breathing.
Oxygen is the most important fuel. The oxygen you breathe passes into the body through lungs to give needed energy. You breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide and other waste gases.
Water is also an essential fuel. An adult requires a minimum of 2.5 litres of water every twenty four hours. The food you take in supplements a part of it and the rest is being made up by drinking.
For health and growth, human body requires the chemical compounds called proteins. Proteins are found in dairy products, eggs, meat and vegetables such as peas and beans.
Your body’s energy and power to operate the muscles is given by carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Carbohydrates are found mainly in sugars and starches. Sweet food stuffs and starchy food stuffs like cereals, bread, potatoes, pasta, etc. Supply carbohydrates. People involving in strenuous activities such as athletes, mountain climbers require glucose. It is the simplest form of sugar which is quickly absorbed into blood stream, giving instant energy. Starches are broken down into glucose by the body before they are put to use.
Human body requires warmth and energy. Fats keep the body warm and energetic. This is why Eskimos take a fatty diet. Dairy products, eggs yolk, oily fish and nuts are the source of fats. Too much of fat in your body leads to many problems. Surplus fat in tissue leads to obesity, heart problems, etc. So when you eat fatty foodstuff, you must exercise to burn it out.
Besides the fuels, your body requires a few minerals in smaller quantities. Calcium, one of the required minerals is obtained from milk and fish. Calcium promotes bone growth. Iron is required to produce red blood cells. It is found in leafy vegetables like spinach. In order to maintain body’s fluids, your body requires Sodium and Potassium besides Magnesium, Iodine, Copper and Manganese to keep the body working normally, without any disorder.
Vitamins are tiny chemical compounds. Vitamins are found in most foods. They perform vital functions in the body.
Skin, teeth and bones needs Vitamin ‘A’
The Skin, eyes and the nervous system need Vitamin ‘B’
For the health of bones, joints and gums Vitamins ‘C’ & ‘D’ are needed.
For the reproduction of new living organs Vitamin ‘E’ is needed.
Vitamin ‘E’ helps the blood to clot.
Oxygen is the most important fuel. The oxygen you breathe passes into the body through lungs to give needed energy. You breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide and other waste gases.
Water is also an essential fuel. An adult requires a minimum of 2.5 litres of water every twenty four hours. The food you take in supplements a part of it and the rest is being made up by drinking.
For health and growth, human body requires the chemical compounds called proteins. Proteins are found in dairy products, eggs, meat and vegetables such as peas and beans.
Your body’s energy and power to operate the muscles is given by carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Carbohydrates are found mainly in sugars and starches. Sweet food stuffs and starchy food stuffs like cereals, bread, potatoes, pasta, etc. Supply carbohydrates. People involving in strenuous activities such as athletes, mountain climbers require glucose. It is the simplest form of sugar which is quickly absorbed into blood stream, giving instant energy. Starches are broken down into glucose by the body before they are put to use.
Human body requires warmth and energy. Fats keep the body warm and energetic. This is why Eskimos take a fatty diet. Dairy products, eggs yolk, oily fish and nuts are the source of fats. Too much of fat in your body leads to many problems. Surplus fat in tissue leads to obesity, heart problems, etc. So when you eat fatty foodstuff, you must exercise to burn it out.
Besides the fuels, your body requires a few minerals in smaller quantities. Calcium, one of the required minerals is obtained from milk and fish. Calcium promotes bone growth. Iron is required to produce red blood cells. It is found in leafy vegetables like spinach. In order to maintain body’s fluids, your body requires Sodium and Potassium besides Magnesium, Iodine, Copper and Manganese to keep the body working normally, without any disorder.
Vitamins are tiny chemical compounds. Vitamins are found in most foods. They perform vital functions in the body.
Skin, teeth and bones needs Vitamin ‘A’
The Skin, eyes and the nervous system need Vitamin ‘B’
For the health of bones, joints and gums Vitamins ‘C’ & ‘D’ are needed.
For the reproduction of new living organs Vitamin ‘E’ is needed.
Vitamin ‘E’ helps the blood to clot.
