Presentation covers the chapter in CBSE curriculum in detail about forms of nutrients and where we can get those. PPT can be coupled with relevant worksheets from the syllabus.

1. Food & Nutrition
Shia Mentors

2. Who Needs Nutrition?
Rocks?? Plants?? Humans??

3. Nourishment

4. Food Groups

5. Carbohydrates
• Source of Energy
• Types
– Simple
– Complex
• Conversion into energy
1 gm Carbohydrate = 4 Kcal

6. Proteins
• Building blocks
• Fuel source
• Breaks down into
Amino Acid (AA)
• Needed for Growth
• Conversion into energy
1 gm Protein = 4 Kcal

7. Fats
• Required for body
function
• Stores energy
• Maintain body temp
• Brain development
• Keep cells healthy
• Energy Conversion
1 gm Fat = 9 Kcal

8. Good Fat – Bad Fat
• Good Fat
– Eggs
– Olive oil
– Nuts
– Fish
– Peanut butter
• Bad Fat
– Beef
– Lamb
– Whole Milk
– Butter / Cheese
– Coconut oil

9. Fibers
• Keep digestive system healthy
• Makes you full
• Less chances of digestive cancer
• Eg: Apple, Pear, Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach,
Legumes, Beans, Grains, etc.

10. Water
• Body can’t function without water
• Helps in detoxification
• Lubrication
• Every cell need water
• Helps in transport & absorption of nutrients
• Daily requirement of water is 2 – 2.5 Liters (8
Glasses)

11. Food Pyramid

12. Tip for being Healthy
Portion Control Physical Activity