Food : Where does it come from

Food : Where does it come from

Food : Where does it come from :- plants and animals. Plants provide essential food items such as cereals (wheat, rice, maize), pulses (lentils, beans), fruits, and vegetables. These plant-based foods are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Animals contribute to our food supply by providing milk, eggs, and meat.

Dairy products like cheese, butter, and yogurt come from milk, while poultry and seafood offer rich protein sources. Honey is obtained from bees, and some edible oils come from plants like mustard and coconut. Agriculture and animal husbandry play a vital role in food production, ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet.

Root :-  Does not have any nodes and internodes.

Example :- Carrot ,Sweet potato ,beets, radish, turnips etc

Stem :- It has many nodes and internodes.

Example :- Potato, Ginger etc.

Protein :-

  1. Body Builder
  2. Organic Substance
  3. CHO-1:2:1
  4. Deficiency:- Kwashiorkar,Marasmas etc
  5. Source:- Pulse ,meat, egg etc

Fat :-

  • Biggest Source of Energy
  • Types :- (1) Saturated Fat (2) Unsaturated Fat
Vitamins Sources
Vitamin A Carrot,Mango,Papaya etc.
Vitamin B Wheat,rice,Liver
Vitamin C Green Chilli ,Guava, Lemon,Orange etc
Vitamin D Milk ,Butter, Fish, Liver, Egg etc

Animals and there food :-

  • Animals which eat only plants are called
  • Animals which eat only animals are called
  • Animals which eat both plants as well as other animals are called
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