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IMPORTANCE OF FOOD

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SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS:  JSS 1

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

REFERENCE BOOKS

  1. Essentials of Physical and Health Education for J.S.S 1
  2. Physical and Health Education Hand Book for J.S.S 1

 

 
WEEK TWO

TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF FOOD

CONTENT: What is Food?

Food is a substance which when taken into the body yields materials which can produce energy, yields substance for growth and repair of our body tissues.

 

It should be valuable in the regulation of our body functions and it should not be harmful to the body. 

Good food is the basis of good health and well-being. 

There are six classes of food. 

 

Classes of Food 

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Fats and oil
  4. Mineral salts
  5. Vitamins
  6. Water

 

Food Classification, Sources and Functions

Class

Sources

Functions

Carbohydrates

Cassava, yam, maize, sugar-cane, honey, potatoes, rice, millet etc.

Provide energy needs of the body.

Proteins

Fish, meat, milk, vegetables, fruits, beans

Boyd building, repair and replace worn-out tissues.

Fats and Oil

Animal oil, palm oil, butter, groundnut oil, cheese, fish oil, cod liver oil, coconut oil

Regulate body temperature Secondary source of energy.

Mineral Salts

Milk, meat, liver, cheese, vegetables, seafoods

Proper functioning of the body.

Vitamins

Liver, eggs, milk, fish oil, citrus, tomatoes

Protection against diseases.

Water

Rain, Springs, brooks, vegetables, fruits, Beverages tea etc.

For easy digestion and maintenance of body fluid.

 

Importance of Food

  1. Food eliminate hunger.
  2. Food is use for entertainment.
  3. Food serves a source of income.
  4. Food helps in resistance of disease.
  5. Food provides energy.
  6. Food helps in recovery from illness.

 

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

  1. What is Food?
  2. Mention the six (6) classes of food.

 

READING ASSIGNMENT

Read pages 106 – 112 of Essentials of Physical and Health Education for J.S.S.1 Bk. 1.

 

GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTION

  1. List five sources of carbohydrate.
  2. Write out examples of proteinous food.
  3. What substances eliminate hunger?

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT 

  1. The substance for growth and repair of our body tissues is called ____ A. good B. mood C. food 
  1. none of the above
  1. Which of these is a class of food?    A. Beans   B. Rice    C. Egg    D. None of the above
  2. The following are sources of Fats and oil except ____A. fish oil B. millet C. coconut oil D. palm oil
  3. The secondary source of energy is ____ A. water B. vitamins C. proteins D. none of the above
  4. The class of food that provide energy is ____ A. mineral salt B. vitamins C. carbohydrates D. proteins

 

THEORY 

  1. Mention any five importance of food.
  2. List any five sores of fats and oil.





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