FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD
Food Classification, Sources and Functions CLASS SOURCES FUNCTIONS Carbohydrates Cassava, yam, maize, sugar-cane, honey, potatoes, rice, millet etc. Provide energy needed for the body. Proteins Fish, meat, milk, beans Body building, repair and replace worn-out tissues. Fats and Oil Animal oil, palm oil, butter, groundnut oil, cheese, fish oil, cod liver oil, coconut oil Regulate …