Food Classification and Functions

Food Classification

• Food groups:
  • Grains (bread, cereals, rice)
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Protein (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy)
  • Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt)
  • Fats and oils (butter, oil, nuts)
• Food types:
  • Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats
  • Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals

Food Functions

• Nutrition: provides energy, builds and repairs body tissues
• Health: supports growth, maintenance, and repair of body functions
• Satiety: helps regulate hunger and satiety hormones
• Social: plays a role in cultural, social, and emotional experiences

Food Processing and Production

• Food processing: transforming raw ingredients into consumable products (e.g., canning, freezing, cooking)
• Food production: agriculture, farming, livestock, and aquaculture
• Food distribution: transportation, storage, and delivery of food products

Food Safety and Security

• Food safety: ensuring food is free from harmful contaminants (e.g., bacteria, chemicals)
• Food security: availability, access, and utilization of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food
• Food waste: reduction and management of food waste throughout the supply chain

Food Classification

• Grains include bread, cereals, and rice
• Fruits and vegetables are classified as two separate food groups
• Protein sources include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products
• Dairy products include milk, cheese, and yogurt
• Fats and oils encompass butter, oil, and nuts
• Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
• Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals

Food Functions

• Nutrition provides energy and builds and repairs body tissues
• Food supports growth, maintenance, and repair of body functions
• Food helps regulate hunger and satiety hormones
• Food plays a role in cultural, social, and emotional experiences

Food Processing and Production

• Food processing transforms raw ingredients into consumable products
• Examples of food processing include canning, freezing, and cooking
• Food production involves agriculture, farming, livestock, and aquaculture
• Food distribution involves transportation, storage, and delivery of food products

Food Safety and Security

• Food safety ensures food is free from harmful contaminants
• Examples of harmful contaminants include bacteria and chemicals
• Food security involves availability, access, and utilization of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food
• Food waste reduction and management are crucial throughout the supply chain