MEANING, TYPES OF FOOD AND BASIC FOOD GROUPS

Meaning of Food

Food is any substance which when taken into the body of living organism is capable of maintaining growth and development. It regulates the body functions and controls harmful or dangerous substances that might enter into the body.

Different Types of Food

Basic Food Groups

It is necessary to classify food types into groups. There are five groups.

1. Milk and milk producer group
2. Meat group
3. Fruits and vegetable group
4. Bread and cereal group
5. Tuber group

EVALUATION

1. What is food?
2. How many classes of food do we have? List them.
3. Name some foods you know.

See also

Rules and Regulations Governing Shot Put

ATHLETICS: DISCUS

ATHLETICS: SHOT PUT

BENEFITS OF RECREATION AND DANCE

RECREATION