Classification Of Foods

Question 1

4 classification of food

Answer 1

1. Energy yielding foods (carbohydrates,fats)
2. Body building foods (proteins)
3. Protection and regulation (proteins,vitamins,minerals)
4. Water

Question 2

2 classification in energy yielding foods

Answer 2

A. Pure carbohydrates
-sugar(energy)
-fats and oils(source of energy)

B. Cereal,pulses,roots and tubers
Cereal-proteins,vitamin b-group,mineral
Pulses-carbohydrates,proteins,vitamin(b1,b2,b3,b6)
Roots and tubers-vitamin C,b-carotene(vitamin A)

Question 3

2 classification for body building foods

Answer 3

A. Meat,milk,egg,fish-high bv(present the 10 amino acids)
B. Pulses,oil-seeds,nuts-low bv(not present the 10 amino acids)

Question 4

Purpose and classification for protection and regulations

Answer 4

Maintain heartbeat,body temp,clotting of blood and extraction of waste

A. Milk,egg,fish,liver-rich in vitamins,mineral,high bv

B. Green leafy vegetables-rich in vitamins and minerals