Importance Of Food JSS1 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note

 IMPORTANCE OF FOOD

Food is any substance that provides the body with energy, growth, heat, and repair of body tissues.

Food is any substance that when taken is capable of maintaining growth and development. Good food is the basis of good health and well-being. There are six classes of food:

1. Carbohydrate
2. Proteins
3. Fat and oil
4. Vitamin
5. Mineral salt
6. Water

IMPORTANCE OF FOOD

1. It satisfies hunger
2. It keeps us healthy
3. It protects the body against diseases
4. It supplies energy to the body
5. It eliminates hunger
6. It provides energy for various physical activities

 EVALUATION

1.     Define food
2.     List four importance of food                                                                                                                                                                

ASSIGNMENT

Write out twenty types of food.