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Nutritional Problems due to Deficiency Disorders (With Diagram)

The following points highlight the six major nutritional problems caused due to deficiency disorders. The nutritional problems are: 1. Deficiency Diseases 2. Indigestion 3. Constipation 4. Vomiting 5. Jaundice 6. Diarrhoea. Nutritional Problem # 1. Deficiency Diseases: The important deficiency disorders include protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and disorders due to deficiencies of Vitamin A, iron and iodine. Defi­ciency of protein [...]

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Roles of Absorption in Different Nutrients

In this article we will discuss about the Roles of Absorption in Different Nutrients. 1. Absorption of Monosaccharide's: All carbohydrates are absorbed as monosaccharide's in stomach and jejunum. Glucose and galactose are absorbed by active trans­port. Sodium pump of the cell membrane helps in its active take up. Fructose is ab­sorbed by facilitated transport. Glucose, galactose and fructose are absorbed [...]

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Nutritional Roles of Food Constituents | Human Physiology

The following points highlight the three important roles of nutrition's in food constituents. The nutrition's are: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Fats.  Food Constituent: Nutrition # 1. Carbohydrates: (i) These are found in sugar, jam, cereals, bread, biscuits, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. (ii) Carbohydrates are classified as monosaccharide's (e.g., glucose, fructose, and galac­tose), disaccharides (e.g., sucrose, maltose, lactose) and polysaccharides [...]

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