CLASSIFICATION OF NUTRIENTS

CLASSIFICATION OF NUTRIENTS

1. ON THE BASIS OF REQUIREMENT IN BODY

   • MICRONUTRIENTS
     • They are required in less amount because their role is regulatory or protective. Example: Vitamins and Minerals
   • MACRONUTRIENTS
     • They are required in large amount because their role is to provide energy & raw material for growth and repair.

2. ON THE BASIS OF THEIR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

   • ORGANIC
     • They are the compounds of C-H-O. Here the presence of C & H is must. They are generally naturally occurring. Examples: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins
   • INORGANIC
     • They are ions, minerals For example, H20, PO4