IMPORTANCE OF FOOD NUTRIENTS

Food is important to the human body because it performs the following functions:

1. Provides energy for various physical activities
2. For replacement, repair and multiplication of cells for growth
3. For the maintenance of body heat
4. For the manufacture of blood cells
5. For the protection of the body against diseases
6. For proper functioning of the body systems
7. It eliminates hunger.
8. Enhance growth and development.

Evaluation

1. Define Food, Nutrition and Nutrients
2. State the six classes of food.
3. Give three functions of food in the body.

Assignment

Differentiate between

1. Nutrition and a balanced Diet
2. List 10 different types of food

See also:

FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

PATHOGENS, DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTIONS

Fresh Approach to School Health Programme

Preventive measures against environmental pollution

Effects of Pollution on Environmental and Personal Health