Iron Content in various vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods.
Nutrients are chemicals, which help in formation and growth of every living organism. The most important function of nutrients is to enrich the body. They are responsible for healthy living. Human beings consume nutrients through food. Carbohydrates , vitamins , proteins and amino acids are main nutrients that we consume. Amongst the inorganic compounds, water , oxygen and dietary minerals are what we include in our diet. Essential nutrients is a category of nutrients that bring about normalcy of functioning in the body. Vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty acids and essential amino acids are the essential nutrients. Iron, numbered 28 amongst chemical elements and represented as 'Fe' is another important nutrient in our daily diet. Iron rich foods are a vital ingredient of enzymes. In human bodies, iron is what helps transport of oxygen. High iron content in the body results in cell growth and differentiation. Hemoglobin stores maximum amount of iron in...