Food Nutrition

Overview 

Food nutrition focuses on the composition of food and its role in providing energy, supporting growth, maintaining body functions, and preventing nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle diseases. 

Major Nutritional Parameters 

•  Carbohydrates: Primary energy source for the body 

•  Proteins: Essential for growth, tissue repair, enzymes, and hormones 

•  Fats: Concentrated energy source and carrier of fat‑soluble vitamins 

Micronutrient Parameters 

•  Vitamins: Support immunity, metabolism, vision, and overall health 

•  Minerals: Calcium (bones), Iron (oxygen transport), Zinc (enzyme activity). 

Other Important Parameters 

•  Dietary Fiber: Improves digestion, controls cholesterol, and blood sugar 

• Water: Essential for digestion, nutrient transport, and temperature regulation. 

Importance of Balanced Nutrition 

Adequate and balanced nutrition helps prevent malnutrition, strengthens immunity, supports healthy growth, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.  

List of Nutrition Parameters 

1. Energy (kcal / kJ)   

2. Carbohydrates 

3. Total Sugars 

4. Added Sugars 

5. Proteins 

6. Total Fat 

7. Saturated Fat 

8. Trans Fat 

9. Dietary Fiber 

10. Cholesterol 

Micronutrients – Vitamins 

1. Vitamin A 

2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 

3. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 

4. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 

5. Vitamin B6 

6. Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 

7. Vitamin B12 

8. Vitamin C 

9. Vitamin D 

10. Vitamin E 

11. Vitamin K 

Micronutrients – Minerals 

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium

Other Nutritional Parameters (optional): 

MUFA, PUFA, Moisture, Ash, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Starch