to the people out there, here is an acquaintance to nutrition ...

2. WHAT IS NUTRITION ?
Branch of
science deals
with
nutrients and
nutrition,
particularly
in humans .
Study of
food habits
and
nourishmen
t, especially
in humans.

4. WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS ?
Nutrients are the Substances that provide
nourishment essential for the maintenance of
life and for growth.
Essential nutrients are nutrients that the
human body is unable to synthesize .
like: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
minerals and water.
non-essential nutrients can be synthesized
by body internally.
like : Dietary fiber

5. WHAT IS A
DIET ?
diet is the
sum of food
consumed by
a person
What you
eat
everyday!
BALANCED
DIET:A diet containing right
amounts of all the food groups,
portions of carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, vitamins, minerals, and
water necessary to maintain
good health.

6. Why is it important to eat
healthy?
To
promote
overall
health.
To
provide
necessary
nutrients
that body
needs.
To
prevent
future
diseases
cancer,
diabetes.
To stay
healthy
emotiona
lly.

8. A) STARCHES
include rice,
wheat, maize
potatoes.
I)CARBOH
YDRATES
B) SUGARS
include fruits,
honey, sweets,
and chocolate
bars.

9. 2)PROTEINS:
vital for growth
and
development
sources include
meat, dairy,
legumes, nuts,
seafood and eggs.

10. 3) FATS(LIPIDS)
This is the body's secondary
source of energy
Food rich in fats are oils,
butter, lard, milk, cheese
and some meat.