Classes of food

WEEK 6

Topic: NUTRITION

SUBTOPIC:   Classes of food

Objectives: At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of carbohydrates

2. State the sources of carbohydrates

3. State the functions of carbohydrates

Instructional material:

1. Diagrams

2. Posters

3. Charts

4. Pictures

5. Chalkboard.

CONTENT

a carb is a macronutrient—a sugar, starch or fibre found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They’re hard to avoid and they’re one of the most basic food groups humans need to stay alive.

Sources Of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods—bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie. They also come in…