Foods can be grouped in various ways according to their nutritional content, source, or type. For example the three main types of foods are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Then there are the micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Some of the best sources of vitamins and minerals are found in fruits and vegetables.
There are four Fat soluble Vitamins in body. Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A is found in animal liver and colored fruits. Green leafy vegetables contains Pro-vitamin A. That is Beta-carotin, a powerful anti-oxidant. Which is converted into 2 molecules of Vitamin A in body. Vitamin A and D are found only in liver of some fishes like Cod liver oil and very little quantity is present in animal food and it must be fortified in food by government. Almost every body, who wares clothes and do not get morning and afternoon sun bath have 'sub-clinical' Vitamin D deficiency. Except the people having certain fishes in there diet. Vitamin E is present in 8 forms and present in germinating seeds in ample and in various nuts. Vitamin C is water soluble Vitamin. It is present in allCitrusfruits. Folic acid is present in all green leafy vegetables. And Vitamin B 12 orCynocobalamineis present as 'Extrinsicfactor' in animal liver and absorbed only if 'Intrinsicfactor' is present in stomach. It is absent invegetablefood. So 'vegans' can have them in dairy products.
by bea a. calapano grade 6-section waling-waling at udlmcs iligan city..the three basic food groups are go,glow and grow foods.go foods contents vegetables,fruits,bread,cereals and milk.glow foods have protein foods and grow foods are rich in vitamins.
triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols
thgycerois fattyacid steriods
Sucrose, Maltose, and Lactose.
The major dietary source of lipids are triglycerides. The three major monosaccharides are glucose, fructose, and galactose. The B vitamins that play major roles in facilitating energy production and making red blood cells.
Many foods nowadays are fortified with necessary nutrients. These foods help many people get their recommended vitamins every day. Many people just don't have the time or money to have three dairy servings or five fruits and vegetables. -I hope I helped. =]
People are treated with vitamins for three reasons
There are three elements found in the carbohydrates that make up many of our foods. They are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Zinc, iron and potassium are three basic periodic table elements found in many multi-vitamins.
The three basic food groups are grow foods(body-building foods), go foods(energy-giving foods), and glow foods(body-regulating foods). Sources of grow foods are meat and meat products, milk and milk products, seafoods and legumes..Sources of go foods are cereals, starchy foods, root crops and sweets. Sources of glow foods are fruits and vegetables. Grow foods are rich in proteins. Go foods are rich in carbohydrates and fats. Glow foods are rich in vitamins and minerals.