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Classes of Food
Classes of Food
FOOD
Carbohydrates To supply energy Bread, cereal,
rice
Protein For growth and to replace damaged Daily Product,
cells meat, eggs
Fats To supply energy Butter, oil
Vitamins To maintain good health Fruits,
vegetables
Mineral Salts For normal growth and development Fruits,
of the body vegetables
Fibre To stimulate peristalsis Cereal,
vegetables,
fruits
Water As a medium for chemical reactions Drinks
in the body
A
To promote healthy skin and eyes Carrot, tomato,
B
To promote the functioning of the Fish, poultry,
nervous system eggs
C
To increase immunity against Orange, guava,
diseases tomato
D
To help the absorption of calcium Sunlight,
and phosphorus orange, milk
E
To maintain a healthy reproduction Seeds, nuts,
system dark leafy
greens
K
Necessary for blood clotting Dark leafy
greens, spring
onion, chili
powder