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Explain the different types of food.
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Solution
Different types of food
- Grains
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Milk
- Meat, Fish, Egg
- Fat/Oil, Salt, and Sugar
Some major food items are given in the table below.
| Major Food Items | Sources |
| Carbohydrates | Honey, Sugarcane, Fruits, Whole grains, Vegetables, Rice |
| Proteins | Legumes, Pulses, Nuts, Soya bean, Green leafy vegetables, Fish, Egg, Milk |
| Fats | Egg yolk, Saturated oil, Meat |
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