We are what we eat F --An analysis of the importance of nutrients to human health "We are what we eat", as a famous quotation, may be even more accurate than originally thought. Human beings require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, bodies could not stay warm, build and repair tissue, or maintain a heartbeat. Generally, food provides certain chemical substances needed in order for a person to maintain good health. …showed first 75 words of 1240 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1240 total…that people can receive enough foods and supplements for the body to function at optimal capacity. It is important to remember that no single nutrient or activity can maintain optimal health and well being, although it has been proven that some nutrients are more important than others. All of the nutrients are necessary in different amounts to maintain proper health. Therefore, people need to focus on their health and nutrition before it is too late.