Family Health: Nutrition 4
Basic Science JSS1 First Term
Week 4
Family Health: Nutrition 4
Performance objectives:
- Classes of Food.
- Give an example of a balanced diet.
Content
Classification of Foods
Based on the nutrients in food, food substances are classified into:
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fats and oil (lipids)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
Generally, all foods are categorized into:
Energy giving food: Carbohydrates and fats and oil
Body building – protein
Health preserving food – vitamins and minerals
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