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1. Food :Necessity of life
1. Components of food
2. Nutritonal value of food
3. Balanced diet
4. Organic food, fast food , comfort food food
Great ingredients
make Great food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for
the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains
essential nutrients, such as fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.
The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the
organisms’ cells to produce energy, maintain life, and stimulate
growth.
•We all love to eat. Food is one thing
no one can resist. But often while
fulfilling the demands of our tongue
we do forget the beneficiary of food.
•Food has many varieties and offers
a great variety for us to choose. But
we should prefer to have what is
good for us not what our heart
says!!!!
Different food has different
nutritional values. We should choose
what to eat.
 Nutrition
is the selection
of foods and preparation of foods,
and their ingestion to
be assimilated by the body.
 By practicing a healthy diet, many
of the known health issues can be
avoided.
 The diet of an organism is what it
eats, is largely determined by the
perceived palatability of foods.
BODY BUILDING FOOD
- proteins
ENERGY GIVING FOOD
- carbohydrates
- fats
PROTECTIVE FOOD
- vitamins
- minerals
Protein 13 g 26%
For the elderly: Quail eggs have
brilliant regenerative effects on
the body therefore are
recommended for the elderly. It
can calm down and/or cure
many diseases attributed to old
age, deficiency or excess
nutrients in the body.
Protein 19g 38%
The term “Fish Oil” is most commonly used as a
collective name for Docosahexaenoic Acid
(DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA). Fish
Oils are known as essential fatty acids – our
body cannot produce these fatty acids, and
therefore we must rely on our diet to
supplement this
Protein 14 g28%
In thousandsof years of trials,
human found many plants whichare
good for trea ng ailments and
curing severehealth troubles like
cancer, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. There is a kind of subs
tute medicine thatis inexpensive,
and has no side effects.
Protein in gm 12g
Bajra has some medicinal properties when
bread is eaten with honey in the morning.
It is specially effective for bleeding piles,
epilepsy, insomnia, impotency, high blood
pressure, diabetes and tuberculosis.
Protein 0.8 g
It acts as a body coolant This
butter nourishes body tissues
and increases body energy
level. The complexion of skin
and strength of body increases
when butter is
consumed. Butter increases
appetite.
Protein 21g 42%
They are rich in monounsaturated fatty
acids (about 72%) like oleic acid and an
excellent source of all
important omega-3 essential fatty acids
like linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA) and arachidonic acids. Regular
intake of walnuts in the diet help in
lowering total as well as LDL or
“bad cholesterol” and increases HDL or
“good cholesterol” levels in the blood.
A vitamin is an organic compound ]and a vital nutrient that
an organism requires in limited amounts.
Food sources
Vitamin A
Liver, orange, ripe yellow fruits, leafy
vegetables, carrots, pumpkin, squash,
spinach, fish, soy milk, milk
Vitamin B1
Pork, oatmeal, brown rice, vegetables,
potatoes, liver, eggs
Vitamin B2
Dairy products, bananas, popcorn,
green beans, asparagus
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Meat, fish, eggs, many vegetables,
mushrooms, tree nuts
Vitamin B7
Raw egg yolk, liver, peanuts, leafy
green vegetables
Vitamin B9
Leafy vegetables, pasta, bread, cereal,
liver
Meat, broccoli, avocados
Meat, vegetables, tree nuts, bananas
Vitamin B12 Meat and other animal products
Vitamin C Many fruits and vegetables, liver
Vitamin D Fish, eggs, liver, mushrooms
Many fruits and vegetables, nuts and
Vitamin E seeds
.
A balanced diet needs to contain foods from all the main food groups in the
correct proportions to provide the body with optimum nutrition. It should also
be made up of the correct number of calories to maintain a healthy weight and
be low in processed foods. Every person is different and hence the correct
diet for health may vary from person to person, however by following a diet
that is varied, covers all foods groups and is low in undesirable nutrients such
as sodium, saturated fats and sugar, you are well on your way to a healthy
body.
A balanced diet needs to contain foods from all the main
food groups in the correct proportions to provide the body
with optimum nutrition. It should also be made up of
correct number of calories to maintain a healthy weight, be
low in processed foods. Every person is different and hence
the correct diet for health may vary from person to person.
However by following a diet that is varied, covers all foods
groups and is low in undesirable nutrients such as sodium,
saturated fats and sugar, you are well on your way to a
healthy body.
Each food item
has different
values
Having a balnced
diet will help us a
lot
So.
Important is
what to eat
We should have a
systematic diet:
follow the eat
well plate
Comfort Food
Comfort food or the traditional food broadly describes
the religious practices of the particular area .
 Fast
food refers to the type of food cooked and
served quickly . Basically any meal with low
preparation time can be considered as fast food .
Typically this food is sold in restaurant , store ,
malls etc with precooked and preheated
ingredients .
Organic Food
• The term ‘organic’ refers to hygienic farming method .
Organic food basically refers to the food grown with
using methods of organic farming .
• Organic food is served cold and fresh with iodine salt
and vinegar . It is generally rich in proteins and
carbohydrates
od Preservation
Food preservation is an essential practice for preserving food nutrients
and saving it from decaying . Common food preservation methods
are:
• Pasteurisation
• Salting
• Sugaring etc
The above methods may be used for preserving different food items
Compiled by- - Avi Jain
-Tamanna Singhal
- Shashwat Dixit
- Naman Singhal
- Parth