FOOD AND NUTRITION
Instructions: This lesson is on FOOD!! YUMMY!! You are asked to
collect information on food and nutrition by browsing on the internet.
Key points for collecting information are given in the worksheet as you
read through it. So let’s start!
What is FOOD?
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the
body.
It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients,
such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.
Answer the following
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Food items
Minerals
Fibers
What is NUTRITION?
Nutrition is the process of breaking down food and substances taken in
by the mouth to use for energy in the body.
By practicing a healthy diet, many of the known health issues can be
avoided.
Sources of Food
1. Plants
2. Animals
Browse on the internet for sources of food from plant and sources of
food from animals
For example, Plant – Seeds; Animals- Egg
Plant-
Animal-
Healthy diet
A healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve general health.
Browse on the internet on Healthy Balanced Diet and write a short note
on that.
What are Calories?
Calories are just a measurement tool, like inches or ounces.
They measure the energy a food or beverage provides -- from the
carbohydrate, fat, protein, etc. it contains.
Write a short note on Calories! ( It’s easy- just look up on the internet)