Components of Food PPT5 Prasanta Choudhury Teaching Points

Components of Food. PPT-5 Prasanta Choudhury

Teaching Points �(a) Importance of Vitamins and Minerals. �(b) Sources of Vitamins and Minerals. �(c) Examples of Vitamins and Minerals.

Specific Aim �(i) To know the Importance of Vitamins and Minerals. �(ii)To know about the sources of Vitamins and Minerals. �(iii)To know about some examples of Vitamins and Minerals.

Some Questions & Answers �Question: �Name the nutrients which give energy to the body. �Answer: �The nutrients that give us energy are Carbohydrates and Proteins. �Question: �Name the nutrient which helps in Body-building. �Answer: �Proteins help in body-building. �Question: �Name the fluid which transports the nutrients throughout the body. �Answer: �Blood transports the nutrients throughout the body.

Introduction �You know cadets; �There are nutrients which neither give us energy nor help in building the body. � These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of the body. � These nutrients are needed in small quantities. � These nutrients are Vitamins and Minerals. � Today, we shall discuss about Vitamins and Minerals.

Vitamins: �Vitamins do not give us energy and do not help in building the body. �Vitamins are essential for proper functioning and protection of the body. Vitamins are required in very small quantities. �Water Soluble Vitamins: The vitamins which are soluble in water are known as Water Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin C and Group of Vitamin B. �Fat Soluble Vitamins: The vitamins which are soluble in Fats are known as Fat Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. �Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Milk, Eggs and Cheese etc.

Minerals: �Minerals too are needed in very small quantities for the proper growth and functioning of the body. �For example, �Iron is necessary for the formation of Haemoglobin. �Calcium and Phosphorus are needed to build bones and teeth. �Sodium and Potassium are needed to keep cells healthy and for nerves to function. �Iodine is necessary for the Thyroid gland controls growth and uses of energy by the body. �Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Milk, Eggs etc.

Some Questions & Answers �Question: �Name the nutrients which neither provide energy nor help in body-building. �Answer: �Vitamins and Minerals. �Question: �Give examples of both water soluble and water-Insoluble vitamins. �Answer: �Water Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin C and Group of Vitamin B. �Fat Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

Some Questions & Answers �Question: �Mention the importance of Iron in the body. �Answer: �Iron is necessary for the formation of Haemoglobin. �Question: �Mention the importance of Calcium and Phosphorus in the body. �Answer: �Calcium and Phosphorus are needed to build bones and teeth. �Question: �Name the sources of vitamins and Minerals. �Answer: �Fruits, Vegetables, Milk, Eggs etc.

Recollection of Memory �Vitamins do not give us energy and do not help in building the body. �Vitamins are essential for proper functioning and protection of the body. Vitamins are required in very small quantities. �Water Soluble Vitamins: The vitamins which are soluble in water are known as Water Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin C, Group of Vitamin B. �Fat Soluble Vitamins: The vitamins which are soluble in Fats are known as Fat Soluble Vitamins. E. g. Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. �Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Milk, Eggs and Cheese etc.

Recollection of memory �Minerals: �Minerals too are needed in very small quantities for the proper growth and functioning of the body. �For example, �Iron is necessary for the formation of Haemoglobin. �Calcium and Phosphorus are needed to build bones and teeth. �Sodium and Potassium are needed to keep cells healthy and for nerves to function. �Iodine is necessary for the Thyroid gland controls growth and uses of energy by the body.

Question? � 1. Question: Mention the role of sodium and Potassium in human body. �Answer: Sodium and Potassium are needed to keep cells healthy and for nerves to function. � 2. Question: Mention the role of Iodine in human body. �Answer: Iodine is necessary for the Thyroid gland controls growth and uses of energy by the body.