Wednesday, October 21, 2009

MODULE 9 : NUTRITION

What is DIET?
-the foods and beverages we eat and drink.

What is balanced diet?
-a balanced diet contains food from all the seven classes in the right proportions.

7 classes of food:
  1. carbohydrates : provide energy
  2. proteins : build & repair body tissues
  3. fats : provide energy
  4. vitamins : maintain health
  5. minerals : maintain the normal functioning of the body
  6. fibres : prevent constipation
  7. water : maintain body temperature & health

The food guide pyramid:


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