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Questions
Discuss the nutritional contribution of five food groups.
Nanie the five food groups.
Name the five food groups and discuss the nutritional contribution of each group.
Mention the nutrients fruits and vegetables provide.
Solution
- Cereals, roots, and tubers: These foods include energy, protein, fat, vitamins B1 and B2, folic acid, iron, and fibre, etc.
- Pulses and legumes: These foods provide energy, protein, fat, vitamins B1 and B2, folic acid, iron, calcium, and fibre, etc.
- Fruits and vegetables: Carotenoids, fats, vitamin C, vitamin B, fibre, carbohydrates, folic acid, iron, calcium, and other nutrients are found in fruits and vegetables.
- Milk and Meat Products: Provide protein, fat, vitamins A and B2, calcium, and other nutrients.
- Fats and sugars: These provide energy as well as fat.
Notes
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