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    Food provides nourishment to the body and can be defined as any substance that gives us energy after digestion. It has three main functions: physiological functions like providing energy, building the body, and having protective and regulatory roles; psychological functions such as giving comfort and being associated with emotions; and social functions like bringing people together for celebrations and get-togethers. The main classes of foods are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and water, each serving important roles in the body.

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    Food provides nourishment to the body and can be defined as any substance that gives us energy after digestion. It has three main functions: physiological functions like providing energy, building the body, and having protective and regulatory roles; psychological functions such as giving comfort and being associated with emotions; and social functions like bringing people together for celebrations and get-togethers. The main classes of foods are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and water, each serving important roles in the body.

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    Food provides nourishment to the body and can be defined as any substance that gives us energy after digestion. It has three main functions: physiological functions like providing energy, building the body, and having protective and regulatory roles; psychological functions such as giving comfort and being associated with emotions; and social functions like bringing people together for celebrations and get-togethers. The main classes of foods are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and water, each serving important roles in the body.

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    Food provides nourishment to the body and can be defined as any substance that gives us energy after digestion. It has three main functions: physiological functions like providing energy, building the body, and having protective and regulatory roles; psychological functions such as giving comfort and being associated with emotions; and social functions like bringing people together for celebrations and get-togethers. The main classes of foods are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and water, each serving important roles in the body.

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    Food

    and its
    functions
    What is food?
    Food is that which nourishes the
    body.
    It can be defined as anything that
    meets the needs for energy, building,
    regulation and protection of the
    body.
    Food is also defined as any substance
    which when eaten or drunk gives us
    energy after digestion. Food acts as
    fuel for our body. The energy derived
    from food helps in carrying out basic
    metabolic activities of the body.
    What is nutrition?
    Nutrition is defined as food at work in the
    body.
    It is the scientific study of food and its
    relation to health.
    Functions
    of Food
    1.Physiological
    functions of food

    The physiological functions of


    food can be further sub-divided
    as follows:
    a.Energy giving
    b.Body building
    c.Protective and Regulatory
    This group includes food rich in
    carbohydrate, fats and proteins.
    Energy is defined in terms of kilo
    calories and thus one gram of
    carbohydrate gives 4 kcal, while one
    gram of fat gives 9 kcal. This group
    may be broadly divided into two
    groups:
    a. Energy • Cereals, pulses, nuts and oilseeds,
    giving roots and tubers.
    • Simple carbohydrates like sugars, fats
    and oils.
    The foods we eat become
    us. thus one of the most
    important functions of food
    is that of building the body.
    They are classifies into two
    b. Body groups:

    Building • Milk, egg, meat and fish


    • Pulses, oilseeds and nuts
    Foods rich in protein, vitamins, and
    minerals have regulatory functions in the
    bogy eg. Maintaining the heart beat, water
    balance, and body temperature. Protective
    foods are broadly classifies into two
    groups:

    c. Protective • Foods rich in vitamins, minerals and


    and proteins of high blood biological value eg.
    Milk, egg, fish and liver.
    Regulatory • Foods rich in certain vitamins and
    function minerals only eg. green leafy vegetables
    and fruits.
    2. Psychological
    functions of food

    They give a sense of comfort, security,


    love and attention.
    Sharing of food among friend is a token
    of friendship and acceptance.
    Friendly get together help in
    introducing us to new foods.
    Foods are associated with emotions like
    sweets and chocolates for celebration.
    Food is used for reward and
    punishment.
    3. social functions of food

    • Food serves as a reason for get together.


    • Birthdays, marriage and other celebrations become
    reasons to serve food.
    • Males are given more and better food due to their higher
    status in the society.
    • Refreshments serves at get together, bring more people
    together rather than dividing them.
    • Food planned must be wholesome and enjoyable.
    Classes of
    food with
    examples
    and
    functions
    1. Carbohydrates

    Carbohydrates are the sugars and


    starches found in fruits, grains,
    vegetables and milk products.
    Though often maligned in trendy
    diets, carbohydrates are important
    to a healthy diet.
    2. Proteins

    Protein makes up the building


    blocks of organs, muscles,
    skin, and hormones. Your
    body needs a protein to
    maintain and repair tissues.
    3. Fats

    Fats are a source of energy,


    temperature regulation and
    vitamin absorption. Fats can be
    found in various foods, like dairy
    products, meat, fish, whole
    eggs, vegetables, nuts.
    4. Fiber

    Fiber can be found in fruits,


    vegetables, pulses, and whole
    grains. Fiber is needed to keep
    our digestive system healthy,
    prevent coronary heart diseases,
    bowel cancer and diabetes.
    5. Minerals

    Minerals represent various


    functions like building blocks
    for our muscles, bones and
    teeth, carrying oxygen in our
    body, and keeping fluids
    balanced.
    6. Vitamins

    Vitamins are found in all


    fruits and vegetables. They
    are an essential for
    regulating and maintaining
    the immune system.
    7. Water

    Water is necessary for


    digestive processes. It
    maintains the body pH at the
    right level and helps in the
    sustenance of body fluids.
    Thank
    you! 

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