Into how many parts the food items are divided on the basis of work?

Concept:

• The term ‘food’ refers to anything that we eat and which nourishes the body.
• Nutrition is defined as the science of foods, nutrients, and other substances they contain; and of their actions within the body including ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion.
• Nutrients are the chemical substances present in food and are responsible for nourishing the body.

Explanation:

• Based on the functions that are performed by various types of food items available, they can be broadly divided into
  three groups.
• The three food groups are:​
  • Energy giving food
  • Bodybuilding Food
  • Protective food

Thus, food items are divided into 3 parts on the basis of work.

Additional Information

• A balanced diet is the combination of one food item from each group.
• This diet will contain all the nutrients in adequate quantity as per the needs of the body.
• Meal planning is the process of planning each meal such that our body gets all essential nutrients every day.