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 Components of food
 Balanced diet
COMPONENTS OF FOOD
Food contains nutrients which are required by the body
in adequate amounts to grow and stay healthy. The
main nutrients present in food are carbohydrates , fats,
proteins , vitamins and minerals. Food also contain
water and roughage.
Carbohydrates , proteins and fats are called
macronutrients as these are required in large
quantities in our daily diet , while vitamin and minerals
are called micronutrients as these are required in small
quantities in our daily diet.
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates the main
source of energy for our
body. Rice , wheat, ripe
fruit, bread , honey , sugar
and potato are some food
items rich in
carbohydrates.
PROTEINS
Proteins help in growth
and repair of tissues. They
also help in building
muscles. Groundnuts ,
beans, pulses ,fish, eggs,
milk, cheese and curd are
some food items rich in
proteins.
FATS
Fats also provide energy to
the body . Butter , oil ,
ghee and nuts are some
food item rich in fats
VITAMINS
Vitamins are required in
small quantities to keep
our body fit and protect it
against diseases. Green
leafy vegetable, carrot,
fish, eggs, milk and fruits
are some food item rich in
vitamins.
MINERALS
Mineral help in physical
and mantel growth of the
body and keep our bones
and teeth strong and
healthy . Milk , cheese ,
eggs, fruit, and vegetables
are some food items rich in
Minerals.
roughage
Roughage (also called dietary fiber)is the
undigested portion of the plant food. It adds bulk to
our diet. It helps in easy passage of food. Cereals,
unpolished rice and grain, fresh fruits and vegetables
are some source of roughage.
WATER
Water is required for almost all functions of
our body. We should drink plenty of water(at
least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily)to stay
healthy.
BALANCED DIET
A diet that has all the
components of food in
adequate amount is called a
balanced diet. A balanced diet
is essential for the proper
growth and functioning the
body. In addition to a balanced
diet, our body need regular
exercise , adequate rest and
sleep to stay healthy and active.
Exercise keeps our bones and
muscles strong. Rest and sleep
keep us relaxed and refreshed.

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Food and health.pptx

  • 1.  Components of food  Balanced diet
  • 2. COMPONENTS OF FOOD Food contains nutrients which are required by the body in adequate amounts to grow and stay healthy. The main nutrients present in food are carbohydrates , fats, proteins , vitamins and minerals. Food also contain water and roughage. Carbohydrates , proteins and fats are called macronutrients as these are required in large quantities in our daily diet , while vitamin and minerals are called micronutrients as these are required in small quantities in our daily diet.
  • 3. CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates the main source of energy for our body. Rice , wheat, ripe fruit, bread , honey , sugar and potato are some food items rich in carbohydrates.
  • 4. PROTEINS Proteins help in growth and repair of tissues. They also help in building muscles. Groundnuts , beans, pulses ,fish, eggs, milk, cheese and curd are some food items rich in proteins.
  • 5. FATS Fats also provide energy to the body . Butter , oil , ghee and nuts are some food item rich in fats
  • 6. VITAMINS Vitamins are required in small quantities to keep our body fit and protect it against diseases. Green leafy vegetable, carrot, fish, eggs, milk and fruits are some food item rich in vitamins.
  • 7. MINERALS Mineral help in physical and mantel growth of the body and keep our bones and teeth strong and healthy . Milk , cheese , eggs, fruit, and vegetables are some food items rich in Minerals.
  • 8. roughage Roughage (also called dietary fiber)is the undigested portion of the plant food. It adds bulk to our diet. It helps in easy passage of food. Cereals, unpolished rice and grain, fresh fruits and vegetables are some source of roughage.
  • 9. WATER Water is required for almost all functions of our body. We should drink plenty of water(at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily)to stay healthy.
  • 10. BALANCED DIET A diet that has all the components of food in adequate amount is called a balanced diet. A balanced diet is essential for the proper growth and functioning the body. In addition to a balanced diet, our body need regular exercise , adequate rest and sleep to stay healthy and active. Exercise keeps our bones and muscles strong. Rest and sleep keep us relaxed and refreshed.