Health and hygiene Notes

FATS

•      Fats are essential for proper functioning of the body.

•      Fat is the major storage form of energy in the body.

•      Too much of fat can be unhealthy for our body.

Examples:

Cheese:

1. It is a milk based food product.
2. It is a nutritious food made mostly from the milk of the cows.
3. It contains protein in high amount while calcium and phosphorus in less amount.

FOOD GROUPS

Proteins:

•      Proteins are the building blocks of our body.

•      They are essential for growth.

•      Our body needs proteins for muscle-building and for repairing worn-out tissues.

•      We get proteins from plants as well as animals.

Examples:

Pulses:

MINERALS

•      Just like vitamins, minerals help in the growth and development of body.

•      Minerals are elements that form in the soil.

•      They perform functions such as strengthening the bones and maintaining a normal heartbeat.

Examples:

Calcium: