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JSS1: BASIC SCIENCE - 1ST TERM

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  2. Human Development
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  • Definition of Deficiency Diseases
  • Causes and Symptoms of Deficiency Diseases
  • Key Points

What are Deficiency Diseases?

Deficiency diseases are diseases caused by a lack of one or more essential nutrients in the body.

They occur when a person does not get enough vitamins, minerals, proteins, or 

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Ughojo Progress
29/07/2022 1:41 AM

1)the six classes of food are
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats and oil
Mineral salt
Vitamin and
Water
2) Balance diet is a diet that contains all the classes of food in the right proportion
3) functions carbohydrates:they are energy giving food
Functions of Proteins:They are body building food and repair worn out tissues
Functions of Fats and oil: They provide energy , protection and support for cell

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Elisha Aremu
16/08/2022 11:32 AM

List the six classes of food
1. Carbohydrate
2. Protein
3. fats and oil
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
Balance diet is a meal that contain the six classes of food in the right proportion.
Carbohydrate: they are energy giving foods.
Protein: they build up and repair the worn out body cells
Fats and oil: they protect and support the cells

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