Foods
What is food?
Food is any solid or liquid which when taken in the body allows the body to function.
List two functions of protein.
Build and repair body cells and tissues
2.Used to make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies 3.Provide energy
List two functions of Carbohydrate .
Prove the body with energy
2.Carbohydrates acts as a protein sparer so that protein can be used for its primary function.
List two functions of fats.
Concentrated source of energy
It forms an insulating layer beneath the skin to help preserve body heat.
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are chemical substances found in food.
List the chemical elements of protein
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon
Nitrogen
List the chemical elements of carbohydrate
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon
List the chemical elements of fats
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon
Name the six essential nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins ,Fats, Vitamins
Minerals
Water
List three foods from animals that provide protein.
fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt
List three sugars that provide carbohydrate
fruits, honey, sugar, syrup, cakes
List three foods that provide visual fats.
meat, butter, margarine, cooking fats and oils
List three macronutrients
fat, protein, carbohydrate.
List three legumes that provides protein
beans, peas, nuts,
List three cereals that provide carbohydrate
rice, oats, corn, wheat products
List three foods that provide invisual fats.
egg yolk, nuts, seed, ackee, cakes
Explain the difference between macronutrients and micronutrient
macronutrients are required in large amounts in the diet. while micronutrients are required in small amounts in the diet.
Name the protein deficiency disease
Kwashiorkor
Name the carbohydrate deficiency disease
Marasmus
Name the disease that excess fat in the diet will cause
obesity