Types of Food
We require energy for our daily activities such as walking, working and playing. This note provides an information about the types of food which is necessary for the human being.
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We require energy for our daily activities such as walking, working and playing. This note provides an information about the types of food which is necessary for the human being.
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- Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, buckwheat and potato are few examples of energy giving food.
- Consumption of proteins helps in growth. Eggs, meat, fish and milk are rich in protein.
- Vitamins and minerals can be obtained from various fruits, milk, yogurt and mohi, including various kinds of herbs and vegetables.
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Types of Food
Energy giving food
We require energy for our daily activities such as walking, working and playing. That is why we need to eat foods that provide energy to our bodies. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, buckwheat and potato are few examples of energy giving food.
- Rice
- Wheat
- Maize
- Millet
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Potato
Bodybuilding food
Consumption of proteins helps in growth. Eggs, meat, fish, and milk are rich in protein. protein is also obtained from pulses, gram, peas, soybean, beans and gahat. The children and women are more susceptible to malnutrition because the women who do not get sufficient balance diet during their pregnancy gave birth to an underweight child. Children become its victims when they do not get enough breasts feeding, extra nutrients at their growing stage.
- Eggs
- Meat
- Fish
- Milk
Protective food
The nutrients that provide protection are different types of vitamins and mineral substances. These vitamins and minerals can be obtained from various fruits, milk, yogurt and mohi, including various kinds of herbs and vegetables. Therefore, we must include vegetables and fresh seasonal fruits in a balanced diet even in a small amount.
Lesson
Nutrition
Subject
Health and Physical Education
Grade
Grade 8
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