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Nutrients in Food

This informative guide explores the essential nutrients found in food: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It details types, dietary sources, and the critical roles they play in the body, including growth, energy, and overall health. The impact of nutrient deficiencies and excesses is also discussed, highlighting conditions like Kwashiorkor and obesity. Learn about animal and plant sources of each nutrient and their importance in maintaining a balanced diet. This overview serves as a valuable resource for understanding the foundational elements of nutrition.

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Nutrients in Food

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  1. Nutrients in Food

  2. Overview Nutrients Protein Carbohydrates Fats • Types • Sources • Importance • Lack • Excess • Sources • Importance • Lack • Types • Sources • Importance • Lack • Excess

  3. Classification of nutrients • Protein • Carbohydrates • Fats • Vitamins • Minerals • Water Form 1 Form 2

  4. Protein: Sources in the Diet • Animal sources • Chicken • Milk • Fish • Egg • Red meat • Plant sources • Beans • Lentils • Nuts • Soya

  5. Protein: Importance • Maintenance of body parts • Repair of damaged body parts • Growth- in babies, children, adolescents and pregnant women

  6. Protein: Lack • Poor growth (in children and adolescents) • Kwashiorkor (severe lack in children) • Symptoms • Swollen abdomen • Reddish discoloration of hair & skin

  7. Carbohydrates: Types & Food Sources • Starches Bread Macaroni Noodles ‘Roti’ Potato Breakfast cereals • Sugar White sugar Fizzy drinks Cream- filled biscuits Sweets Fruits

  8. Carbohydrates: Importance • Major source of energy to carry out daily activities.

  9. Carbohydrates: Lack & Excess • Lack Weakness • Excess Put on weight Obese Dental caries Tooth decay

  10. Fats: Types & Sources • Solid fats Butter Ghee Margarine • Liquid fats Cooking oils ( soya , sunflower, corn) Solid at room temperature Liquid at room temperature

  11. Fats: Importance • Concentrated source of energy • Protect internal organs from damage ,e.g., heart, liver & kidneys • Carry some vitamins around the body • Keep body warm • Provide a feeling of fullness

  12. Fats- Lack & Excess • Lack Lost of weight Dry • Excess Weight gain Obesity Stroke Heart attack High blood pressure

  13. Additional resources • http://mienutrients.blogspot.com

  14. Thank you 

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