Health and Hygiene

• Food variety

• There is a lot of variety in the type of food that we eat daily.

• In addition, there is also a variety in the type of food items consumed in different parts of India.

• For example, Appam and fish curry are popular food items of Andhra Pradesh whereas Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag are common food items of Punjab.

• Nutrients

• The components required by our body are known as nutrients.

• Major nutrients present in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

• In addition, dietary fibres and water are also required by our body.

• Functions of Major Nutrients

• Carbohydrates and fats are known as energy giving foods.

• Proteins are required for growth and repair of our body. The food items containing proteins are known as body building foods.

• Vitamins and minerals help in protecting our body against diseases.

• Sources of Major Nutrients

• Sources of carbohydrates - wheat, potato, maize, sweet potato, etc.

• Sources of proteins - pulses, milk, fish, meat, etc.

• Sources of fats - oil, ghee, milk, butter, etc.

• Sources of vitamins –

1. Sources of vitamin A- carrot, papaya, fish oil, etc.

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