PROTEINS
Protein is another macro nutrient required by the body. Protein is made up of carbon, hydrogen nitrogen, and oxygen. The major structural unit of protein is amino acid. Protein can… Read More »PROTEINS
SS 1 Food & Nutrition (1st Term)
MINERAL ELEMENTS
Mineral elements are also required in a very minor quantity by the body. They are inorganic in nature and perform a variety of functions like growth and vital metabolic activities.… Read More »MINERAL ELEMENTS
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The food taken into our mouth requires some kind of alteration before they can be absorbed into the blood stream. Digestion is the process by which food molecules are broken… Read More »THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Relationship between food and nutrition to other subjects
Food and nutrition is not an independent subject rather it is an area of study that cut across many other disciplines and also has a vital role to play in… Read More »Relationship between food and nutrition to other subjects
BASIC FOOD NUTRIENTS
Nutrients that are required in a fairly large quantity by the body are referred to as macro nutrients while micro nutrients are required in a very little quantity. All these… Read More »BASIC FOOD NUTRIENTS
Career opportunities available in foods and nutrition
Career opportunities available in foods and nutrition are: Teaching. Dietetics. Hospitality and tourism Food science. Food science and technology. Food engineering. Hotel and catering management. Food research and development. Community… Read More »Career opportunities available in foods and nutrition
ABSORPTION
The process by which the end products of digestion pass through the lining of the digestive tract is called absorption. Absorption takes place through the inner lining of the small… Read More »ABSORPTION
FATS AND OILS
Fats and oil are another group of macro nutrients that is required by the body. It composes of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Excess carbohydrates and proteins can be converted into… Read More »FATS AND OILS
Vitamins
Vitamins are inorganic in nature. They are required in a very little quantity by the body. Vitamin can be classified into two main groups: Water soluble vitamins. Fat soluble vitamins… Read More »Vitamins
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND NUTRITION
The search for food has been the occupation of mankind from the onset. Food is very important to our day to day life. Food can be defined as what nourishes… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND NUTRITION
DIETARY DEFICIENCY
Some diseases are caused by lack of or shortage of specific nutrients in the meals we take, when this happens one begins to show signs of health imbalance. When a… Read More »DIETARY DEFICIENCY