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Food is any substance which when taken into the body of living organism is capable of maintaining growth and development. It regulates the body functions and controls harmful or dangerous substances that might enter into the body.
| Rice | Eggs | |
| Garri | Vegetables | |
| Semovita | Yam | |
| Bread | Beans | |
| Tea | Porridge | |
It is necessary to classify food types into groups. There are five groups.
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Food is any substance which when taken into the body, serves to nourish and build up tissues as well as provide needed energy.
There are six classes of food, namely:
| Classes of Food | Sources | Functions | |
| Carbohydrate | yam, garri, cassava, yam flour, maize, wheat, potato | Provides the body with energy | |
| Proteins | meat, beans, fish, soya beans, eggs, peanuts, cheese, chicken. | For growth and repair of body tissues. | |
| Fats and oils | palm oils, groundnuts oil, butter, margarine, sardine, pork, egusi oil, cod liver oil | Provides the body with heat and energy for daily activities. | |
| Mineral salts | milk, meat, liver, cheese, vegetable and sea foods | Proper functioning of the body. | |
| Water | rain, spring, brooks, vegetables, fruits, beverages and tea | For easy digestion and maintenance of body fluid. | |
| Vitamins | liver, eggs, fish, oil, citrus, and tomatoes | For protection against diseases. | |
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Food is anything we eat whether solid or liquid that nourishes the body.
Food is important for the following reasons:
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