1. Carbohydrate.
2. Protein.
3. Fats and oil.
4. Mineral Salts.
5. Vitamins.
6. Water.
CARBOHYDRATES:
Sources: Cassava, Yam, Maize etc. They are energy-giving and contains carbon,hydrogen, And oxygen as elements.
Types of Carbohydrate:
1. Monosaccharides - They are simple sugars. Eg. Fructose, Glucose etc.
2. Disaccharides: they are called complex sugars or non-reducing sugar eg. Maltos, Sucrose, Lactose.
3. Polysaccharides: They are also called complex sugars made of many unit of glucose linked together. Eg Starch and cellulose.
Importance of Carbohydrate:
1. Provides energy
2. Components of mucus which is a lubricant in our body.
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