Food Nutrition and Health I

 

Physical and Health Education J.S.S 1 First Term

Theme:

WEEK 9

Food Nutrition and Health I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of food and nutrition.
2. List the different types of food.

Content

Food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. Food is usually of plant or animal origin and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate…