Food is considered as a prime necessity for living beings especially for humans. It supplies energy for activities, maintain and repair tissues and gives protection from diseases. Food is a substance, which after ingestion, digestion and absorption is capable of being utilized by the body for its various functions.
In this lesson, the students will be able to:
* know the evolution of food
* define the term Food
* explain the functions of food and their food groups
* learn about the food pyramid and Eatwell plate
* understand balanced diet
* know the objectives of cooking
* describe the methods of cooking