This document discusses important organic and inorganic molecules, vitamins, minerals, and basic food groups. It notes that water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, minerals and organic salts are common inorganic molecules. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are important organic compounds. It also outlines the 13 vitamins and their functions, as well as important minerals and their roles. Finally, it describes the 7 basic food groups and their nutritional contributions.

1.  SOME IMPORTANT INORGANIC
MOLECULES
 SOME IMPORTANT ORGANIC
MOLECULES
 KINDS OF VITAMINS
 MINERALS: THE TRACE ELEMENTS
 BASIC FOOD GROUPS

2. SOME IMPORTANT INORGANIC MOLECULES
Water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, mineral, and organic salts are five
most common inorganic molecules found in an organism body.
Water – makes up from 60-90 percent of the protoplasm. Water is
called as the universal solvent because it can dissolve inorganic
compounds and many organic compounds better any other
substance.

3.  Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide – are present as gasses in the
respiratory organs of the organism and in the tissue fluid such as
the blood and lymph.
Mineral and Organic salt – are present in skeleton. Examples
are calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and calcium phosphate (
Ca3(PO4)2). Sodium chloride (NaCl) and other salts are also
present in very small amount.

4. SOME IMPORTANT ORGANIC COMPOUND
There are four organic compounds in the organism’s body:
carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and nucleic acid.
Carbohydrates – are the simplest and the most abundant organic
compounds, they are composed of the elements carbon, hydrogen and
oxygen where the proportion of hydrogen and oxygen is the same as
in water that is 2 to 1. Carbohydrate is the primary product of
photosynthesis is green plants. There are three classes of
carbohydrates namely: sugars, starch, and cellulose.

5. Sugars meanwhile are of three kinds:
1. Monosaccharaides – is the simplest form of sugar (simple
sugar), and the building blocks of more complex carbohydrates.
Some simple sugars that are important to living things are : A.
glucose (dextrose or blood sugar), B. fructose (fruit sugar), C.
Galactose ( milk sugar), D. Mannose ( plant sugar).

6. 2. Disaccharides or double sugars- are two simple sugars bonded
together. Some of disaccharides are A. sucrose (table sugar) is made up
of 1 glucose molecule and 1 fructose molecule. B. Lactose (milk sugar)
is made up of 1 glucose molecule and 1 galactose molecule. And C.
maltose (malt sugar) is made up of two glucose molecules.
3. Polysaccharides or complex sugar – are made up of many glucose
molecules bonded together in a long chain there are three kinds of
polysaccharide : A. Starch are stored in potatoes, beans and grains, B.
Glycogen( Animal starch) are stored in the animal liver, and C.
Cellulose are found in the cell wall in a plant cell.

7.  Proteins are the most important organic compound that contains carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen. They also contain nitrogen sulfur, phosphorus and iron. Proteins are
large and complex molecules that consist of amino acid units linked together. We
eat different kinds of protein and digest them into their component amino acids
after being absorbed by our cell we use this amino acid synthesize our own kind of
protein.
 Lipids are fats and other related substances that contain elements like carbon,
hydrogen with less oxygen than in carbohydrates. They are insoluble in water and
are soluble only in organic liquids like other, chloroform and acetone. There are 2
kinds of lipids: A. Simple Lipids which includes the fats and oils and waxes; and
B. complex Lipids which includes the steroid and phospholipids. Carbohydrates
can be converted to fat and stored under the skin, between muscles and internal
organs. Thus excess sugars and starch are fattening because they are stored as fat.

8. Nucleic acid are the large and the most complex organic molecules. The two
function of nucleic acid are for protein synthesis and heredity. There are two
kinds of nucleic acids, A. DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid ) which is found only
inside the nucleus of the cell, B. RNA ( ribonucleic acid) which is found
both inside and outside of the nucleus. Polypeptides are the building blocks
of nucleic acid.
Vitamins are inorganic compounds, usually of plant origin, needed by man
and animals for normal growth and development. There are 13 vitamins
available but the body produces only three of them which are not even
sufficient to meet the body’s needs.

9. KINDS OF VITAMINS
 Vitamin A (retinol or anti-xeropthalmia) are found in liver, egg yolk, milk,
cheese, butter, cream, green and yellow vegetables. Vitamin a is essential for
normal bone and skeletal growth. It is also needed for healthy skin and for normal
night vision. People who do not get enough vitamin a may develop condition called
XEROPTHALMIA in which the surface of the eye becomes dry and likely to
develop infection. Night blindness is an early symptom of vitamin a deficiency.
 Vitamin B complex was first believed to be only one vitamin. Researchers later
discovered that it consist of eight vitamins- thiamine , riboflavin, niacin,
pyriboxine, pantothenic acid, biotin cyanocobalamine and folic acid.

10. B1 (thiamine ) prevents beri-beri and disease of the nervous system. It is
necessary for good appetite, good muscle tones and for carbohydrates
metabolism. Source of thiamine includes yeast, meat, whole-grain, enriched
breads and cereals, nuts peas, potatoes,and most vegetables.
B2 (riboflavin) is most abundant in milk, cheese, liver, fish, poultry, and
green vegetables. This vitamins is needed for growth and for healthy and
eyes it promotes the body’s use of oxygen in converting food into energy. If
person does not get enough riboflavian, cracks may develop in the skin at the
corners of the mouth. The person also may have inflamed lips and a sore
tongue

11. B6 (pyridoxine) helps the body use amino acid. It is also needed for
healthy teeth and gums, blood vessels, nervous system, and red blood
cells. Yeast, whole-grain, cereals, meat, poultry, fish, and most
vegetables are good source of this vitamin.
B12 (cynocobalamine) is essential for proper development of red
blood cells. It also helps form the proper function of the nervous
system. B12 are found in eggs, meat, milk, and milk products. A
deficiency of either B12 or folic acid results in anemia.
 Folic acid is needed for the production of red blood cells. They are
found on green and leafy vegetables, yeast, meat, poultry, and fish.

12. Panthothenic Acid helps the body convert carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins into energy. Egg yolk, meat, nuts, liver, milk, and legumes
are good source of these vitamins.
Biotin is needed for healthy circulatory system and for maintaining
healthy and beautiful skin. Food rich in biotins includes egg yolk,
nuts, liver, kidney, legumes, and most fresh vegetables.
Niacin is essential for cell metabolism and absorption of
carbohydrates. It also helps maintain healthy skin. Liver, yeast, lean
meat, whole-grains, enrich breads and cereals are good source of
niacin.

13. Vitamin C (ascorbic Acid) is very essential for sound bones and
teeth. It is also needed for tissue metabolism and wound healing.
Good source of vitamin c include citrus fruits, tomatoes, raw cabbage,
potatoes, guavas, strawberries, papaya, mangoes, and green leafy
vegetables. A deficiency in Vitamin C result into a disease called
scurvy.
Vitamin D helps prevent rickets it has been called sunshine vitamin
because it forms in the skin when the body is exposed to sunlight.
Cod-liver oil milk, cheese, liver, sardines, tuna, salmons, egg yolk and
fortified margarine contain large amount of vitamin D.

14. Vitamin E ( tocotherol or anti sterility) helps the body
convert fatty acid into energy it is also essential in the formation
in proper functioning in the red blood cells, muscles and other
tissues. The best source of this vitamin is vegetable oil,
mayonnaise, salad dressing, margarine, nuts, legumes, lettuce,
and whole- grain cereals.
Vitamin K is essential for clotting. Liver, egg yolk, legumes,
tomatoes, and leafy vegetables are good source of vitamin K.

15. MINERALS: THE TRACE ELEMENTS
Minerals are trace elements needed in small amount by plants animals and
human being.
Iron carry away carbon dioxide from the lungs to the cell it is also necessary
for hemoglobin. Wheat germ, soybean, flour, beef, kidney, liver, clumps,
peaches, and molasses are good source of iron.
Cupper is needed by the body so it can use iron to build hemoglobin.
Cobalt is needs for the normal function of all cells specially cells of the bone
narrow, nervous system and gastrointestinal system. The good source are liver,
kidney, oyster, clump, lean meat, poultry, salt, water, fish and milk.

16. Magnesium helps regulate muscle reaction and keeps the muscle in good
working condition.
Manganese plays a rule in the formation of urea.
Zinc is an important factor in host immune defenses and the acceleration of
wound healing and normal sense of taste. Good source of zinc include milk
meat liver, oyster, eggs , nuts, legumes, and cereals.
 Iodine is essential synthesize of tyrosine (hormone in the thyroid glands)
and stimulates cell oxidation, seafood’s, kelp, dairy products, and seaweeds
are good source of iodine.
Chlorine is found in sodium chloride (table salt).
Fluorine is found in water tea soybean sea fishes.

17. BASIC FOOD GROUPS
Group 1 meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dried beans, peas, and nuts. This group
is chief source of protein and also provides vitamin B1 iron, phosphorus, and
some starch. One to two daily servings are recommended.
Group 2 leafy green , and yellow vegetables this groups includes greens of
all kinds, such as asparagus, broccoli, green peas, and string beans.it also
includes carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, and beans they supply large amount
of vitamin a phosphorus, carbon, calcium, and iron. It also provide fiber,
which helps regulates the intestine, One or more daily servings are
recommended.

18. Group 3 citrus fruits, raw cabbage, salad green, and tomatoes
they are good source of vitamin C and A, calcium and iron. One or
more daily servings are recommended.
 Group 4 potatoes, other vegetables and none- citrus fruits.it
includes all vegetables and fruits not found in group 2 and 3.atleast
one potatoes a day is recommended for active people both children
and adults. Potatoes are good source vitamin c if bake or boiled.
Group 5 bread, breakfast cereals and flour this group also includes
biscuits and crackers. These foods consist of whole grain or enriched
flour. At least 4 daily servings are recommended.

19. Group 6 Butter and Fortified Margarine. Margarine must be
fortified with vitamin a to equal the amount of this vitamin found
in butter. These foods are chiefly energy giving and source of
vitamin A.
Group 7 Milk and milk products. A child needs 3 to 4 cups of
milk daily and an adult should have at least 2 cups. Milk in any
form, it may be fresh, dried, or made into cheese or ice cream,
mixed up this group. Milk and cheese are good source of vitamin
A, B2, calcium and protein.