This document discusses the functions, sources, and deficiency diseases of important nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. It also defines feeding habits as the everyday pattern of eating of an individual, noting that social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental factors influence these habits. Feeding habits are categorized as either healthy or unhealthy.
This document discusses the functions, sources, and deficiency diseases of important nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. It also defines feeding habits as the everyday pattern of eating of an individual, noting that social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental factors influence these habits. Feeding habits are categorized as either healthy or unhealthy.
This document discusses the functions, sources, and deficiency diseases of important nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. It also defines feeding habits as the everyday pattern of eating of an individual, noting that social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental factors influence these habits. Feeding habits are categorized as either healthy or unhealthy.
with heat and energy SOURCES:Rice,maize,Bread,Ya m,cassava,etc DEFICIENCY DISEASES:1.Lack of energy..2.Tiredness PROTEINS
FUNCTIONS:1.For building new
tissues,2.For repair of damaged tissues,3.For growth SOURCES:Meat,Eggs,Beans,Milk, Fish,etc. DEFICIENCY DISEASES:1.poor growth and development. 2.General weakness. 3.Kwashiorkor FATS AND OIL
FUNCTION:Provides the body with
heat and energy SOURCES:Butter,Palm oil,Groundnut oil,Margarine,Oily foods,etc. DEFICIENCY DISEASES:Skin becomes rough VITAMINS
FUNCTIONS:1.Protects the body
from diseases. 2.Important for vitality SOURCES:Fruits,vegetables,cod liver oil,egg yolk DEFICIENCY DISEASES:1.Body will not be able to resist disease.2.Leads to lost of appetite MINERALS FUNCTIONS:1.For strong bones and teeth.2.For proper functioning of the body SOURCES:Sea foods,Green Vegetables,liver etc. DEFICIENCY DISEASE:1.Poor functioning of the body. 2.Ricket WATER FUNCTIONS:1.Helps in digestion. 2.Aids in proper bowel movements SOURCES:From fruits,vegetables,beverages and other sources of water DEFICIENCY DISEASES:1.Dehydration 2.Indigestion. 3.In proprer functioning of the body system FEEDING HABITS
Feeding or eating habits are the
everyday pattern of eating of an individual.It is also referred to as why and how people eat,which food they eat and with whom they eat. The Social,Cultural,Religious,Economic and environmental factor influences the feeding or eating habits of an individual. TYPES OF FEEDING HABITS There are two types of feeding habits.Namely; i.Healthy feeding habits ii.Unhealthy feeding habits