Nutritional content of some common foods .

1.  TOPIC:
Nutritional and Food
requirements of Adults
BY :
RAHUL I. YADAV25/3/17 1

2. CONTENTS
 Introduction to Health and Nutrition
 Balanced diet
 Classification of food group system suggested by
ICMR
 Principles of planning a meal
 Functional Foods
 Antioxidant value of foods
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3.  Nutrient requirement- Minimum amount of the
absorbed nutrient that is necessary for maintaining the
normal physiological functions of the body.
Health-State of complete physical, mental and social
well being and not merely the absence of disease and
infirmity.
Introduction
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4. Balanced diet
1. Meets nutritional requirement
2. Prevent degenerative diseases
3. Improve longevity
4. Prolong Productive life
5. Improves Immunity
6. Develops optimum cognitive ability
7. Helps in coping up stress
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5. Classification of food
groups
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Cereals,
Millets,
pulses
Vegetable
and fruits
Milk and
Animal
foods
Oils, Fats
and Nuts

6. Principles of Planning Diets
Meeting nutritional requirement
Meal pattern must fulfill family needs
Meal planning should save time and energy
Meal planning should consider economic constraints
Meal plan should give maximum nutrients
Meal plan should provide variety
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7. FUNCTIONAL FOODS
ANTIOXIDANT VALUE DDPH mg/100g
Beetroot 125
Beans 83
Cabbage 405
Walnuts 1541
Guava 891
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 A functional food is any food that has a positive effect on a
persons health, physical performance or state of mind. Food
also act like an antioxidant, detoxifying agent, blocking or
suppressing agent.
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