protein packed foods

. Deficiency of protein causes retardation of physical and mental growth. The two PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition) diseases are Kwashiorkar and Marasmus found in children. Food items which are rich in proteins are meat, eggs, fish, milk, cheese, pulses (dal)..

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Classification of food - On the basis of nutrients food can be classified into seven different groups: Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Roughage Water Table 3. Composition of some common foods Food Carbohydrate Fat Protein Bre..

Components of Food - The components of food are certain organic substances and minerals found in food. They are called nutrients. Nutrients provide the body with energy and enable it to grow, repair and maintain itself. Hence it is important that we understand the exac..

All living organisms need food for growth, work, repair and maintaining life processes. Food is made up of several components such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamin..

Introduction - Man is an omnivore. He depends on both plants and animals for food. In the previous chapter we studied about crops being the major source of our food. In this chapter, let us study about animal sources of food. Animal sources include eggs, meat, milk and..

All living organisms need food for their existence. They need food for their growth, repair of tissues, energy and also protection against diseases. The various components of food are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, roughage and water..

Introduction - All living organisms need food for growth, work, repair and maintaining life processes. Food is made up of several components such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamin..

Importance of Chemicals in Food - Actually speaking, natural food substances are various forms of chemicals. For e.g., rice is a carbohydrate. Fruits contain carbohydrates and acids like citric acid. Vegetables contain proteins (amino acid blocks) and vitamins. Besides..

Actually speaking, natural food substances are various forms of chemicals. For e.g., rice is a carbohydrate. Fruits contain carbohydrates and acids like citric acid. Vegetables contain proteins (amino acid blocks) and vitamins. Besides these, chemicals are also used as pre..