Components of Food

Components of food : 

Components of food

Members of Group -B: 

Members of Group -B Vanshika gupta (head) Mansi Goel Ashmeet Kaur Chakshita Chawala Muskaan Chawala 

CONTENTS : 

CONTENTS Introduction Components Of Food Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water Roughage

INTRODUCTION: 

INTRODUCTION Food is one of the most basic requirements of life . Food supplies us with energy . It is also required for growth and maintenance of the body . It also protects us from diseases.

Carbohydrates: 

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are organic compounds of carbon , h ydrogen and oxygen. There are two major types of carbohydrates in food : Sugar and Starch. The body's principal source of energy.  All sugars and starches that we consume are carbohydrates.  Examples include table sugar, whole grains, pasta, fruit, popcorn, vegetables and more . One gram of carbohydrates yields about 4 Kilocalories of energy. Excess of carbohydrates in the body is converted into fat which is stored in the body.

Proteins: 

Proteins Protein is the basic material of life.  It makes up 3/4's of our body tissue. Without dietary protein, all body functions would not take place. Proteins can be broken into complete and incomplete proteins. Complete proteins supply a sufficient amount of the nine essential amino acids . Animal proteins are called First class proteins because they contains all the essential amino acids . Plants proteins are called Second class proteins because they do not have all the essential amino acids. Beans, peas, milk, white portion of eggs, etc are some examples of proteins. Proteins are of two types:- Micronutrients : Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates are those nutrients which our body need in larger amount. Micronutrients : Vitamins and Minerals are micronutrients because we need them only in traces.

Fats: 

Fats Fat is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Fats are essential for the proper functioning of the body.  We need to consume some fats to remain healthy. Fats supply necessary fatty acids, acids and glycerol that the body can only get from foods.  Fats also serve as the storage substance for the body's excess calories.  When the body has depleted its carbohydrate stores, it draws on fat. One gram of fats give 9 KILOKALORIES of fats.

Vitamins: 

Vitamins Without vitamins, we could not exist . They affect all functions in the body and help regulate them.  Most vitamins must be obtained from food. We need 13 vitamins:  A, C, D, E, K, B (8 different B Vitamins). Vitamins are mainly of two types:- W ater-soluble : B and C F at-soluble : A, D, E AND K. Each vitamin carries out specific functions.  If your diet is lacking in a certain vitamin, you may develop a deficiency disease .

MINERALS: 

MINERALS Minerals act as nutrients and are essential to many processes in the body, including the functioning of the heart and digestive system and bone formation. Some key minerals we need include Boron, Calcium, Chloride, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese , Molybdenum , Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium and Zinc .

Water: 

Water Water is essential to human life. Half of our weight is water. The body loses and needs to replace water every day.  The typical suggestion is 6-8 glasses of liquid every day. Recently reports have come out that you need to drink enough water to quench your thirst.

Roughage: 

Roughage Cellulose forms the fibre content in food and is called Roughage. Roughage does not provide any nutrients to our body but it is an essential ingredient of our food as it helps our body to get rid of undigested food.

Balanced Diet: 

Balanced Diet A diet which contains all the nutrients e.g. energy, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals etc.  required by a child for the proper maintenance of health and optimum growth is termed as a 'balanced diet '. A balanced diet should contains 50% carbohydrates, 35%fats, 12% proteins, 3% vitamins and minerals and sufficient amount of water and roughage.

Eating Right Every Day: 

Eating Right Every Day Briefly describe the point of this lesson, which is that the class will be learning about the relationship between good nutrition and health.

The Food Pyramid Steps to a healthier you: 

The Food Pyramid Steps to a healthier you GRAINS VEGETABLES FRUITS OILS MILK MEAT & BEANS

Grains Make half of your grains whole: 

Grains Make half of your grains whole List a few examples of grains that are plentiful in your area. Discuss how much children should eat every day and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of grains. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Vegetables Vary your veggies: 

Vegetables Vary your veggies List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area. Discuss how much children should eat every day and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of vegetables. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Fruits Focus on fruits: 

Fruits Focus on fruits List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area. Discuss how much children should eat every day and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of fruits. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Oils Know your fats: 

Oils Know your fats List a few examples of oils and fats. Discuss how much children should eat daily and what foods contain oils and fats. Together, research and discuss the health benefits associated with the different kinds of oils and fats. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Milk Get your calcium rich foods: 

Milk Get your calcium rich foods List a few examples of milk products. Discuss how much children should eat daily and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of milk products. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Meat and Beans Go lean on protein: 

Meat and Beans Go lean on protein List a few examples of meat and bean products that are plentiful in your area. Discuss how much children should eat daily and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of meat and beans. Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Discretionary Calories Extras for luxury foods: 

Discretionary Calories Extras for luxury foods What are discretionary calories? Discuss how many discretionary calories children should eat every day. Solicit class feedback for examples of ways to use discretionary calories.

Physical Activity Strive for 60 minutes or more per day: 

Physical Activity Strive for 60 minutes or more per day What is physical activity? Discuss moderate vs. vigorous activity. Solicit class feedback for examples of moderate and vigorous activities.

Eat Well and Stay Healthy!: 

Eat Well and Stay Healthy! Encourage children to use the MyPyramid Worksheet, for a week, and to eat their favorite foods in each group to meet their daily requirements. Download the worksheet here: MyPyramid Worksheet . Discuss their findings at the end of the week. How might each child eat more healthfully?

Conclusion: 

Conclusion Summarize the health benefits of each food group. Encourage children to do research on any new finding about food and health. Encourage children to continue keeping a food diary. Encourage children to strive for 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day. Ask your school nurse or doctor to visit the class to share facts about food and health on an ongoing basis.

THANK YOU : 

THANK YOU Made by:- Group B