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1 CLASSES OF FOOD

Nutrition can be defined as the process of obtaining and using nutrients from food.

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WATER

PROTEINS

FIBRE

CLASSES OF FOOD

MINERAL

VITAMIN

FATS

Organic compounds made up of elements Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO) Supply most of the energy required for our body Three types of carbohydrates
Sugars sweet, dissolve

readily in water Starch Cellulose

Organic compound made up of CHON may contain sulphur and phosphorus 1 molecule protein is made up of many amino acids Needed for growth and the repair of body tissue and formation of enzymes, antibody and haemoglobin in our body.

Made up of CHO Stored under the skin or around organs Function of fats
Heat insulator Protects organ from damage Helps in transporting vitamins A, D, E,

Build from fatty acids and glycerol Fat? Oil? Is it the same thing?

K. Store energy (produce twice amount of energy)

Organic compounds needed in small amount for health and growth. Exists in two groups:
Water - soluble Vitamin B

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF OUR BODY LACKS VITAMINS?

and C Fat-soluble Vitamin A D E K

Inorganic substances needed in small amount for healthy growth and development

Made up of cellulose from plant cell walls. Examples of food that contain fibre
Fruits Vegetables Cereals

Cannot be digested by our body, function is to hold water so faeces remain soft eliminated easily prevent constipation

Makes up about 70% of our body weight Main component of blood and body fluid Act as a medium to dissolve other chemicals in body Waste substances (urea, salts) are eliminated from our body by water (urine and sweats) Helps to regulate body temperature