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EATING FOR LIFE - FOOD
• We need food to stay alive. Food acts as a fuel for the body.
• It gives us energy to work and play.
• It helps the body to grow.
• It repairs the damaged parts of the body.
• It keeps the body fit and healthy.
NUTRIENTS
We get nutrients through the food we eat.
There are five main nutrients:-
1.Carbohydrates
2.Proteins
3.Fats
4.Vitamins
5.Minerals
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates gives energy to the body.
Growing children and sports persons need carbohydrates.
These are of 2 types:-
1. SUGAR
2. STARCH
Example of carbohydrates are: Rice, Wheat, Corn and potato are rich
in starch.
Fruits like banana ,grapes and mango are rich in sugar.
Proteins
• Proteins build our body and help it grow.
• Proteins build our muscles.
• Proteins help to heal wounds or damaged parts of the body.
• Example:-
MILK,CURD,CHEESE,EGGS etc.
• Fats provide much more energy than carbohydrates.
• We should consume fats in very small amounts.
Examples:-
BUTTER,GHEE,OIL,NUTS etc
FATS
VITAMINS
• Vitamins keep us healthy by protecting us from diseases.
MINERALS
• Minerals help us to grow and stay healthy.
Calcium, Iron and Iodine are some imp minerals.
FOOD PYRAMID
• The Food pyramid is a guide that helps us choose a healthy diet.
• It recommends us that we eat:-
A large portion of carbohydrate rich food
Plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals.
Sufficient amount of proteins and fats in small amount.
BALANCED DIET
• A diet that provides all the nutrients that our body needs to work
properly is called a balanced diet.
FOOD PRESERVATION
• The method by which we can prevent food from spoiling Is called
preservation.

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Eating for life food,

  • 1. EATING FOR LIFE - FOOD • We need food to stay alive. Food acts as a fuel for the body. • It gives us energy to work and play. • It helps the body to grow. • It repairs the damaged parts of the body. • It keeps the body fit and healthy.
  • 2. NUTRIENTS We get nutrients through the food we eat. There are five main nutrients:- 1.Carbohydrates 2.Proteins 3.Fats 4.Vitamins 5.Minerals
  • 3. CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates gives energy to the body. Growing children and sports persons need carbohydrates. These are of 2 types:- 1. SUGAR 2. STARCH Example of carbohydrates are: Rice, Wheat, Corn and potato are rich in starch. Fruits like banana ,grapes and mango are rich in sugar.
  • 4. Proteins • Proteins build our body and help it grow. • Proteins build our muscles. • Proteins help to heal wounds or damaged parts of the body. • Example:- MILK,CURD,CHEESE,EGGS etc.
  • 5. • Fats provide much more energy than carbohydrates. • We should consume fats in very small amounts. Examples:- BUTTER,GHEE,OIL,NUTS etc FATS
  • 6. VITAMINS • Vitamins keep us healthy by protecting us from diseases.
  • 7. MINERALS • Minerals help us to grow and stay healthy. Calcium, Iron and Iodine are some imp minerals.
  • 8. FOOD PYRAMID • The Food pyramid is a guide that helps us choose a healthy diet. • It recommends us that we eat:- A large portion of carbohydrate rich food Plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Sufficient amount of proteins and fats in small amount.
  • 9. BALANCED DIET • A diet that provides all the nutrients that our body needs to work properly is called a balanced diet.
  • 10. FOOD PRESERVATION • The method by which we can prevent food from spoiling Is called preservation.