NUTRITION
Nutrition is the process by which food is manufactured or prepared and eaten to get the energy our body needs in order to carry out activities including growth and development. Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health and diseases. It is about eating a healthy and balanced diet.
Nutrients are materials like water, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fats and oil, and vitamins that are needed for healthy growth.
Classes of Food
There are seven classes of food as explained below:
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