Classes of Food

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Seven classes of food

Carbohydrate, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre & water

The importance of carbohydrate

To provide energy

The importance of protein

For growth

The importance of fats

Insulate the body and provide energy

The importance of vitamins & minerals

For health maintenance

The importance of fibre

To prevent constipation

The importance of water

To regulate body temperature

The effect of overeating fatty food

Overeating fatty food will cause obesity

The effect of overeating sweetened food

Overeating sweetened food will cause tooth damage

The effect of not eating vegetables

Not eating vegetables in our daily diet will cause constipation

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