Option A: Human nutrition and health

A.1.1: Nutrient is a chemical substance founds in food that is used in the

human body.
A.1.2: The essential nutrients are; some amino acid, some unsaturated fatty
acids, some minerals, vitamins, and water.
A.1.3: Non-essential amino acids can be made from other simpler nitrogen
compounds.
A.1.4: The shortage of one or more essential amino acid in one’s body can
lead to serious consequences such as : lack of blood plasma proteins and
tissue fluid retention and swelling of the abdomen. In children it can lead to
physical and mental retard.
A.1.5: The cause of PKU is the body being unable to convert phenylalanine
into tyrosine since the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase cannot be produced. The
consequences of this disease if not treated properly it can affect the physical
and mental development of the body. If diagnosed earlier could prevent more
serious consequences by having a special diet containing low levels of
phenylalanine.