FOOD

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 Food is substance consisting essentially of protein,carbohydrate,fat and other nutrients used in the body of an organisms to sustain growth and vital processes which also include liquid drink

FOOD SOURCE ENERGY 

1.Fats

2.Protein 

3.Carbohydrate

4.Alcohol

FUNCTIONS OF FOOD

1. Nutrition absorption

2.Satisfying psychological needs

3.Physical adjustment

CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS

.Carbohydrates

.Fats

.Minerals

.Dietary fiber

.Protein 

.Vitamins

.Water

BENEFITS OF HEALTHY EATING

* May help you live longer

* Keeps skin, teeth,and eyes healthy

* Supports muscles

* Boosts immunity

* Strengthens bones

* Supports healthy pregnancies and breast feeding

* Helps the digestive system functions

By;Fadeyi Funmilayo

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