Components Of FoodPPT3 Prasanta Choudhury Teaching Points i

Components Of Food-PPT-3 Prasanta Choudhury

Teaching Points �(i) To know the Importance of Fats �(ii)To know about the sources of Fats. �(iii)To know about the consequences of excess fats in our body.

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 few Animal sources of Fats. � Answer: � Butter, Cheese, cream, Ghee, Milk, Eggs etc. � Question: � Name few Plants sources of Fats. � Answer: � Almond, Cashew, Sesame oil, Coconut oil etc.

Teaching Points �You know cadets; � Carbohydrates and fats provide energy to the body. Fats give more than twice as much energy per gram as carbohydrates do. The body stores fat under the skin. � The stored fats keep the body warm in cold weather. � Today, we shall discuss about fats and obesity.

Fats �Fats: �We get energy from fats too. Fats give more than twice as much energy per gram as carbohydrates do. �The body stores fat under the skin and around the organs, thus protecting the internal organs. The body uses this stored fat to get energy when the food is not available. �The stored fat also keeps the body warm in cold weather. �Fat is essential for brain development. �Sources of Fats: � (i) Animal Sources: Butter, Cheese, cream, Ghee, Milk, Eggs etc. �(ii)Plant Sources: Almond, Cashew, Sesame oil, Coconut oil etc.

Obesity �Obesity: �When we eat more carbohydrates and fats than needed, the extra amounts are stored in our body as fat. This can lead to a disease called obesity. �Remedy: �We should eat only the amount of food that the body needs. � Exercise also helps to control the amount of fat stored in the body.

Questions And Answers � Question: � Name the nutrients that give energy to the body. � Answer: � Carbohydrates and Fats. � Question: � Where does the body store fat? � Answer: � The body stores fat under the skin. � Question: � What is the role of Fats towards maintaining body temperature? � Answer: � The stored fats keep the body warm in cold weather.

Questions And Answers � Question: � Can per gram fats give equal energy as given by carbohydrates? � Answer: � Fats give more than twice as much energy per gram as carbohydrates do. � Question: � Name few sources of Fats. � Answer: � Sources of Fats: � (i) Animal Sources: Butter, Cheese, cream, Ghee, Milk, Eggs etc. � (ii)Plant Sources: Almond, Cashew, Sesame oil, Coconut oil etc.

Question? �Question: What is Obesity? Mention ways to control Obesity. � Answer: Obesity: �When we eat more carbohydrates and fats than needed, the extra amounts are stored in our body as fat. This can lead to a disease called obesity. �Remedy: �We should eat only the amount of food that the body needs. � Exercise also helps to control the amount of fat stored in the body.