Nutrients & Food Groups

 
CARBOHYDRATES - ENERGIZER
 SUGAR STARCH
 FRUITS  VEGETABLES
 SUGAR, JAM, JELLY  CEREAL - Rice, Wheat, Corn, Oats,    Ragi,  Bajra, etc.,

 HONEY, JAGGERY

 **These foods are rich sources of  carbohydrate as well as vitamins and  minerals

 CEREAL PRODUCTS - Bread, Roti,  Paratha, Idli, Noodles, Pasta, etc.,

PROTEINS - BODY BUILDER
 Dals & Pulses (Proteins & Carbohydrates)
 Soya 

 Nuts & Oil Seeds

 Milk & Milk Products
 (Proteins, Carbohydrates & Fats)
 Eggs 

 Fish Poultry Meats
 (Protein & Fat)

** These foods are rich in protein but most of them also contain good amounts of fat and therefore we need to be cautious in choosing them.

FATS - RESERVE FUEL
OILS
CREAM OF MILK
GHEE, BUTTER
COCONUT
MARGARINE, DALDA

Most oils are unsaturated and safe for daily use. In cooking 3-4 teaspoons may be used per person per day. In weight reduction or reduction of lipid or sugar levels in the blood use only 2-3 teaspoons per day.

 
 

 
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