CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are one of the essential macronutrients that play a crucial role in providing energy for the body. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with a general chemical formula of (CH2O)n, where “n” represents the number of repeating units, or monomers. Carbohydrates come in various forms, including simple sugars like glucose,…
FOOD, CLASSES AND IMPORTANCE Food can be defined as any substance that can be metabolized by any organism to give and build tissues. It is a substance which when taken into the body, yields materials which can produce energy, and yield substances for growth and repair of our body tissues. Good food is one of…
Pathogens, those elusive and microscopic adversaries, are the root cause of numerous ailments that afflict both humans and various other living organisms. These stealthy agents of disease come in various forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and they wield a formidable ability to invade the body, disrupt its normal functions, and trigger a range…
Contact Sports Contact sports are a category of athletic activities in which participants engage in physical contact with opponents as an integral part of the game. In these sports, physical contact is not only permitted but is often a fundamental element of the gameplay. Contact sports can vary widely in terms of rules, objectives, and…
Contact sports are a category of sports in which physical contact between athletes is an integral part of the game. These sports involve athletes coming into deliberate and often aggressive physical contact with each other as they compete to achieve a specific objective, such as scoring points, gaining possession of a ball, or defending against…
Gymnastics and Swimming History of Gymnastics Gymnastics means naked art and it originated in ancient Greece. It is believed that the Chinese were the first people to develop activities that resembled gymnastics. The people that perform it are called ‘The Gymnasts’ and the place where the activities are carried out is known as ‘the gymnasium’….
Definition of Contact and Non – Contact Sports Contact Sports are sports that allows for partial or full body close interaction between two or more opponents without contradicting the context of fair play. The sports / games allow the opposing players / teams to operate within the same court, field or arena. Examples are football,…
Water Supply Water is one of the most abundant natural resources that covers about 80% of the Earth’s surface. It is very important because it is needed by every creature. The body system contains approximately 75% of water. Most of the food we take comprises water. It helps the flow of blood, prevents dehydration, regulates…