TOPIC 2

WHAT WE GET FROM FOOD

Topic 2 is about the nutrients we get from foods and how important it is for proper growth and development and prevention of disease to eat the right variety and the right amounts of foods that provide these nutrients. It explains the functions of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals in the body and their importance in the diet. It provides some examples of foods that are good sources of these nutrients.