Side-Green.Com - The History of the Discovery of Nutritional Science - Nutritional Sciences found before the 18th century, which was preceded by a series of experiments in 1783 -1793 by Antoine Lavoiser known as the Father of Nutritional Sciences. Lavoiser through experiments in guinea pigs discover the function of oxygen and digestive processes in the body. He succeeded in laying the foundations of the science of nutrition in the form of chemical and biochemical functions of food in the body. Along with this Poerwosoedarmo as Indonesian Nutrition father who first introduced the diet "Empat Sehat Lima Sempurna".
Starting from Lavoiser discovery in the field of nutrition, one by one the experts began to discover the chemical composition of the foods that are beneficial for health. The composition of the chemical in food, hereinafter known as nutrients. Nutrients are grouped into carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Each of these nutrients needed by the body in different amounts. Differences in human nutritional needs based on age, gender, physiological condition and level of routine activities that they do.
Starting from Lavoiser discovery in the field of nutrition, one by one the experts began to discover the chemical composition of the foods that are beneficial for health. The composition of the chemical in food, hereinafter known as nutrients. Nutrients are grouped into carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Each of these nutrients needed by the body in different amounts. Differences in human nutritional needs based on age, gender, physiological condition and level of routine activities that they do.
Until the 20th century, has found a lot of (approximately 50 compounds and elements) that the body needs for good health is maintained. All the compounds and the elements contained in the food consumed by humans. Various nutrients in foods have different functions in the body. However, all these kinds of nutrients needed to maintain health and balance of human life.
Research on nutrient to date continues. Similarly, the human need for these nutrients. Not only that alone, the impact if the human deficiency or excess in consuming these nutrients. Various attempts were made to determine the impact of the advantages and disadvantages in consuming nutrients. In addition, prevention and treatment, research is also being conducted.
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