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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition,
Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN
2 Department of Resource Management,
Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 46, No 6 (2009), Pagination: 223-233
Abstract
Food is the chief materiai that is being utilized by the body for the growth, repair and maintenance of vitoi body processes. Good nutrition is an obsoiute requirement for sound physical and mentai heoith. Nutrients are chemical substances which are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. Nutrients in foods ore affected by various practices of handling and preparation. Cooking often destroys considerable quantities of vitamins and minerals a nd denatures some constituents In food. The Influence of heat during cooking may destroy the nutrient profile of the foodstuffs.
