Deficiencies, excesses and imbalances in diet can produce negative impacts on health, which may lead to diseases. It is important that everyone consumes these seven nutrients on a daily basis to help them build their bodies and maintain their health. These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water. There are seven main classes of nutrients that the body needs. You will learn about the major categories of nutrients, the main sources of these, their function, and how our body uses each of these nutrients for healthy growth and development. In this session, you will learn about each nutrient in more detail. In the previous session you learned about nutrition, nutrients, food and food choices. Nutrients and their Sources Study Session 2 Nutrients and their Sources Introduction
