Inside Foods


Food provides the great mainstream of the nutrients. Human body needs nutrients to stay healthy. Many nutrients can only be supplied by the food you eat. Two kinds of nutrients called macronutrients and micronutrients.


Macronutrients - carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Carbohydrates and fats supply the body with energy. Fats supply essential fatty acids the body cannot make for itself and carry the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Protein supply amino acids, needed for muscle growth, lean tissue and cell restore.

Micronutrients – minerals and vitamins. Minerals are used by the body for development and repair and to control body processes.

Table below explain about two kinds of vitamin.

Water-soluble

Fat-soluble

Vitamins B and C

Vitamins A, D, E and K

Not stored in the body – must be eaten daily to prevent deficiency.

Can be stored in the body and some toxic(vitamins A and D) if taken overload.




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