Nutrition is necessary for any living being, body functions are not possible without it. Just as a vehicle needs fuel, our body needs nutrients. Let us know about the need for nutrients in detail.
- Energy:
The energy required to carry out various functions of the body is obtained from the oxidation of various components, mainly carbohydrates and fats. - Physical Repair:
Food contributes to the growth of the body and repair of damaged organs and tissues. Proteins, minerals, salts, vitamins etc. contribute to this task. - Metabolic Control:
Food maintains various organs and organs of the body in proper condition and contributes to the control of metabolic activities by functioning them properly. Vitamins, minerals, salts and water play an important role in this task. - Immunity:
Balanced diet increases the immunity power of the body. Protein, mineral salts, vitamins etc. are important substances for this purpose. In this way food protects the body from diseases.
How much nutrition is needed daily
Generally, a human body needs nutrients according to its age and biological functions. Different standards have been set for children, pregnant women and adults and a person should include nutrients in his food according to these standards. If we talk about Indians, then the surveys of the Government of India also say that the nutrition per person should be according to his age. In the 2012 survey, different nutrition standards have been given for rural and urban areas. However, we are telling you about the nutritional needs told by a nutritionist. You can also take nutrients according to the needs of the body by consulting a dietician.
Nutritional needs per day:
- Protein: 64 grams
- Fluids (water, milk and other beverages): 2.5 to 3 liters
- Fiber: 30 grams
- Vitamin A: 900 microgram
- Thiamine: 1.2 mg
- Riboflavin: 1.3 mg
- Niacin: 16 mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.4 microgram
- Folate: 400 microgram
- Vitamin C: 45 mg
- Calcium: 1000 mg
- Iodine: 150 mcg
- Iron: 8 mg
- Magnesium: 400 mg
- Potassium: 3800 mg
- Sodium: 460–920 mg
- Zinc : 14 mg