Meaning, Classification, Functions and Importance of Food for SS 1
Food provides energy, materials for growth and nutrients for health. Its functions include body building, protection and support of daily activities.
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Royal Alikor is an educator with six years of classroom teaching and three years of elementary school leadership experience and is still teaching. He develops and reviews practical, curriculum-aligned learning materials for Nigerian schools and teachers.
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Food provides energy, materials for growth and nutrients for health. Its functions include body building, protection and support of daily activities.
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Carbohydrates and fats supply energy, proteins support growth and repair, and vitamins and minerals regulate body functions. Deficiencies impair health.
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Nigerian dishes such as beans, yam, vegetables and fish supply different nutrients. Combining food groups improves the balance of everyday meals.
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Chemical industries turn raw materials into fuels, fertilisers, medicines and other products. Waste and emissions require careful environmental control.
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Chemistry investigates matter, its properties and changes. Laboratory practice includes measuring substances, observing reactions and following safety rules.
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Diseases may spread through contaminated food, water, air or infected animals. Recognising symptoms, hygiene and appropriate treatment help control infections.
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Microorganisms include bacteria, fungi and protists too small to see unaided. Some help make foods or recycle waste, while others cause disease.
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Scientific research involves a clear question, investigation, accurate records and conclusions. Teamwork and well-structured reports help communicate findings.
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Biology improves food production through crop and animal knowledge, supports healthcare through disease research and informs conservation of ecosystems.
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Organic chemistry studies carbon compounds, analytical chemistry identifies substances, and physical chemistry examines energy and reaction behaviour.
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Filtration separates insoluble solids from liquids, while evaporation, distillation and chromatography separate mixtures using different properties.
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Laboratory chemicals may be toxic, corrosive, flammable or irritating. Hazard symbols, protective equipment and careful handling help prevent exposure.
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