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6 Nutrition and Health
l Nutrients present in the Food
l Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
l Balanced Diet
Inside
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the l Type of Diseases
the
Chapter l Communicable Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases.
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l Malnutrition and Vaccines
l Pasteurization
l Exercise and Rest
FOOD
We cannot live without food for even
a day, as we will feel weak and tired.
Food is essential for our body. Food
builds and repairs our body. Food
provides us energy to work. It helps
us to recover quickly when we are ill.
As food plays such an important role in our life, it is all the more important to
know what our food contains and how it helps us. Food contains nutrients that
we need to live.
NUTRIENTS
Nutrients are useful substances that give us
energy to grow and to do our day-to-day
activities. The essential nutrients are
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals
and vitamins. Water and roughage are also
essential for our body. Most food stuffs contain more than one nutrient.
Nutrients, taken in the right amount, help us to live a long and healthy life.
Otherwise, we may suffer from diseases.
Proteins
Proteins
Proteins
Proteins are essential for growth. Our body needs proteins
for muscle– building and for repairing worn-out tissues.
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