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Classes of food

3.2

Classes of food 
 
 

Classes of food 
 
  • Foods are classified into seven groups.
 

Classes of food
     
1.   Carbohydrate
     
2.   Protein
     
3.   Fat
     
4.   Mineral 
     
5.   Vitamin
     
6.   Fibre
     
7.   Water
 
 

Importance of food 
 
  • Each food classes have it owns functions and importance. 
 
 

Balanced diet
 
  • A balanced diet is a diet that consists of all groups of food and followed the recommendation of the Malaysian food pyramid. 
 
  • We are recommended to eat according to the healthy plate portion. 
 

Effect of imbalance food intake 
 
  • An imbalanced diet may result in health issue.
 
  • As example: 
1.  

A high intake of fatty foods may lead to obesity. 
     
2.  

Eating too many candies and sugar may cause dental caries. 
     
3.  

Not eating enough fruits and vegetables may cause constipation. 
     
4.  

Eating too much salty food and salt may lead to high blood pressure (hypertension). 
 
 
 

 

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Classes of food

3.2

Classes of food 
 
 

Classes of food 
 
  • Foods are classified into seven groups.
 

Classes of food
     
1.   Carbohydrate
     
2.   Protein
     
3.   Fat
     
4.   Mineral 
     
5.   Vitamin
     
6.   Fibre
     
7.   Water
 
 

Importance of food 
 
  • Each food classes have it owns functions and importance. 
 
 

Balanced diet
 
  • A balanced diet is a diet that consists of all groups of food and followed the recommendation of the Malaysian food pyramid. 
 
  • We are recommended to eat according to the healthy plate portion. 
 

Effect of imbalance food intake 
 
  • An imbalanced diet may result in health issue.
 
  • As example: 
1.  

A high intake of fatty foods may lead to obesity. 
     
2.  

Eating too many candies and sugar may cause dental caries. 
     
3.  

Not eating enough fruits and vegetables may cause constipation. 
     
4.  

Eating too much salty food and salt may lead to high blood pressure (hypertension). 
 
 
 

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Humans
Topic : Explain the result of observations about classes of food through written or verbal forms, sketches or ICT in a creative way
Year 3 Science
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