Nutrients in Food

Nutrients in Food

Overview Nutrients Protein Carbohydrates Fats • Types • Sources • Importance • Lack • Excess • Sources • Importance • Lack • Types • Sources • Importance • Lack • Excess

Classification of nutrients • Protein • Carbohydrates • Fats • Vitamins • Minerals • Water Form 1 Form 2

Protein: Sources in the Diet • Animal sources • Chicken • Milk • Fish • Egg • Red meat • Plant sources • Beans • Lentils • Nuts • Soya

Protein: Importance • Maintenance of body parts • Repair of damaged body parts • Growth- in babies, children, adolescents and pregnant women

Protein: Lack • Poor growth (in children and adolescents) • Kwashiorkor (severe lack in children) • Symptoms • Swollen abdomen • Reddish discoloration of hair & skin

Carbohydrates: Types & Food Sources • Starches Bread Macaroni Noodles ‘Roti’ Potato Breakfast cereals • Sugar White sugar Fizzy drinks Cream- filled biscuits Sweets Fruits

Carbohydrates: Importance • Major source of energy to carry out daily activities.

Carbohydrates: Lack & Excess • Lack Weakness • Excess Put on weight Obese Dental caries Tooth decay

Fats: Types & Sources • Solid fats Butter Ghee Margarine • Liquid fats Cooking oils ( soya , sunflower, corn) Solid at room temperature Liquid at room temperature

Fats: Importance • Concentrated source of energy • Protect internal organs from damage ,e.g., heart, liver & kidneys • Carry some vitamins around the body • Keep body warm • Provide a feeling of fullness

Fats- Lack & Excess • Lack Lost of weight Dry • Excess Weight gain Obesity Stroke Heart attack High blood pressure

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Nutrients in Food