40 POINTS ! compare and contrast the six nutrients of life (water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals). with the names of the six nutrients along the top and the following headings along the side: role in nutrition, degree of difficulty of digestion, cost (high or low and why), chemical makeup (for example, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen), main dietary sources, and how much is needed daily by a dairy cow, sheep, goat, and pig.

The World Health Organization (WHO) note that essential nutrients are crucial in supporting a person’s reproduction, good health, and growth. The WHO divide these essential nutrients into two categories: micronutrients and macronutrients.

Micronutrients are nutrients that a person needs in small doses. Micronutrients consist of vitamins and minerals. Although the body only needs small amounts of them, a deficiency can cause ill health.

Macronutrients are nutrients that a person needs in larger amounts. Macronutrients include water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

Keep reading for more information about where to find these nutrients, and why a person needs them.

The six essential nutrients are vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrate

vascular tissue transports materials from the environment into the plant.

1. efficient use of space

2. elimination of groundwater contamination

3. energy generation

4. lower carbon footprint