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2 ProteinCarbohydrates Fats Nutrients Sources Importance Lack Types Sources Importance Lack Excess Types Sources Importance Lack Excess

Form 1Form 2  Protein  Carbohydrates  Fats  Vitamins  Minerals  Water 3

 Animal sources  Chicken  Milk  Fish  Egg  Red meat  Plant sources  Beans  Lentils  Nuts  Soya 4

5  Maintenance of body parts  Repair of damaged body parts  Growth- in babies, children, adolescents and pregnant women  Maintenance of body parts  Repair of damaged body parts  Growth- in babies, children, adolescents and pregnant women

1. Poor growth (in children and adolescents) 2. Kwashiorkor (severe lack in children)  Symptoms Swollen abdomen Reddish discoloration of hair & skin 6

 Starches Bread Macaroni Noodles ‘Roti’ Potato Breakfast cereals  Sugar White sugar Fizzy drinks Cream- filled biscuits Sweets Fruits 7

 Major source of energy to carry out daily activities. 8

 Lack Weakness  Excess Put on weight Obese Dental caries Tooth decay 9

Solid at room temperature Liquid at room temperature  Solid fats Butter Ghee Margarine  Liquid fats Cooking oils ( soya, sunflower, corn) 10

 Concentrated source of energy  Protect internal organs from damage,e.g., heart, liver & kidneys  Carry some vitamins around the body  Keep body warm  Provide a feeling of fullness 11

 Lack Lost of weight Dry  Excess Weight gain Obesity Stroke Heart attack High blood pressure 12

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