Components of Food science class 6 class notes and summary
Components of food Class 6 science class notes and summary Food: It is the group of edible substances which provide energy to the living beings and repairs the old tissues and builds the new tissues. Nutrition: The process of consuming nutrients for growth and development of our body and to obtain energy is known as nutrition. Major components of food are: Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Diet: It is the amount of food eaten by a person at a time. Various food components are grouped in 3 categories: Energy giving food (carbohydrates and fats) Body building food (proteins.) Protective food (vitamins and minerals) Carbohydrates: There are three types of carbohydrates. Sugar Starch Cellulose Examples of carbohydrates: Grains such as rice, wheat, peas, sugarcane, banana, mango and melon Fats: They are obtained from plants or animals Examples: groundnut oil, soybean oil and mustard oil ...