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Ch-2 Components of Food - Coggle Diagram
Ch-2 Components of Food
Nutrients
As we all know the components of a cooked food(dish) are called ingredients. The components of ingredients are called nutrients.
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Carbohydrates
These are the nutrients which give us energy(less energy than fats but they give us energy). These are found in our food in the form of starch and sugar. The sugars form the simple carbohydrates and starch form the complex carbs
Fats
Along with carbohydrates fats also provide us with energy. In fact, they provide us double the energy that carbohydrates provide us with. The body uses fats as a fuel source. Fats are also essential for the absorption of Vitamins A, D, E and K. There are 2 types of fats which are Saturated Fats(solid at room temp. eg- butter) and Unsaturated fats(liquid at room temp. eg- vegetable oil)
Proteins
Proteins perform the very essential function of helping our body grow and repair itself and also in muscle building. Our muscles, organs and blood are also made of proteins. Both plants and animals provide us with proteins
Vitamins
Vitamins are a part of the protective foods(protect us from various diseases). Though needed in small quantities there deficiency can cause diseases. They help in keeping our eyes, muscles, bones and teeth healthy. There are 2 types of Vitamins. Namely Fat soluble and water soluble. Fat soluble vitamins are the vitamins which are stored in the fat tissues of our body and used only when we need them. They consist of Vitamins A,D,E and K. Water Soluble vitamins are the vitamins which are not stored in our body. Thus, supplied through our food . They consist of vitamins B and C.
Minerals
Minerals are the protective foods which help us to build strong bones, maintaining our heartbeat, etc. There are 2 types of Minerals . Macro Minerals which are needed in large quantities. Micro Minerals are the minerals which are needed in smalls quantities
Deficiency Diseases
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Minerals
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Iodine
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symptoms
Glands in the neck appear swollen, Mental Disability is children
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