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amount of energy which is provided by foods rich in

carbohydrates.

Glucose is a simple carbohydrate. It is easily absorbed
by the body cells and gives instant energy. Athletes

and other players take glucose drinks before the start
of a game. Foods rich in carbohydrates

We also take glucose drinks after long hours of physical

activity to get energy immediately.

Carbohydrates are found in cereals (wheat, Knowledge Zone
corn, rice), whole grain bread, pasta, 1. A 60-gram bar of ordinary

potatoes, fruits like bananas, apples and milk chocolate contains about
7 teaspoonfuls of sugar and
mangoes. approximately 17 grams of fat.

Proteins 2. One can of fizzy drink may contain
about 6 – 7 teaspoonfuls of sugar.
Proteins help the body grow, build new 3. Soyabean is the richest source of

cells and tissues, and repair the damaged plant protein.
tissues. Therefore, these are called body-

building foods.

Proteins are found in milk and milk products, beans,
pulses, nuts, eggs, meat and fish.

Egg, meat, fish, milk, cheese, paneer, etc. are the

animal sources of proteins. Beans, pulses, peas and
nuts are the plant sources of proteins.

Fats Foods rich in proteins

Fats are also energy-giving foods. They contain twice the amount of energy as
compared to carbohydrates. But unlike carbohydrates, they do not give instant
energy. To get energy from fats, we have to do lots of physical activities.

We should eat the right amount of fats as too much of

these are bad for our health. Butter, oil, ghee, cheese,
milk, meat and nuts are rich sources of fats. The fat

which is not used by our body, gets stored under the
skin. Excessive storage of fat makes us obese and is

harmful in many ways. Foods rich in fats

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