Classes of food

(a) Carbohydrates

Made up of
Elements carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen

Functions
Supply most of energy our body needs

Examples
honey bread potatoes

(b) Proteins

Need for growth Needed for the repair of body tissues

Eggs Chicken Milk

(c) Fats

Keep us warm Protects organs from damage Transport vitamins ADEK Store a lot of energy Vitamins are needed in small amounts by our body for health and growth Minerals are needed by our body in small amounts for healthy growth and development Hold a lot of water Can prevent constipation

Oil Butter Peanuts

(d) Vitamins

Organic compounds

Milk Carrot Oranges Salt Prawns Cheese Oats Guava Vegetables Juice Watermelon Mineral water

(e) Minerals

Inorganic substances

(f) Fibre (roughage)

Cellulose

(g) Water

Hydrogen Oxygen

The main component of our blood and body fluid Dissolve a lot of other chemicals in our body Allows chemicals to react Helps to regulate our body temperature