Health & Physical Education – CLASS-II – UNIT-4 NUTRITION

Fruits

There are four main groups of fruits Fruits with stones – e.g. plums, cherries, apricots, mangoes, peach.

Benefits of fruits with stones:
These fruits are high in potassium. They have vitamin A and they are good for heart. They have antioxidants which are good for skin. Soft or berry fruits: e.g. strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, Bananas, etc.

Benefits of Berry Fruits:
These fruits have antioxidants. They help body to fight diseases. These fruits are beneficial for controlling blood sugar and heart troubles. They are also beneficial for preventing cancer.
Hard fruits: – e.g. apples, pears, etc.

Benefits of hard fruits:
They contain high fiber content, Vitamin C and antioxidants. They are beneficial for diabetic patients. They also make the immune system better.

Citrus Fruits: Lemons, Oranges, Limes and Grapefruit

Benefits of Citrus Fruits:
They are rich source of Vitamin C. They strengthen the immune system.

VEGETABLES

Types of Vegetables & Their Benefits
Vegetables can be divided into following:
Leafy green vegetables: lettuce, spinach, etc.

Benefits of leafy green vegetables:
They are good source of iron and calcium. They make the immune system strong. They help in controlling diabetes.
Cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli,
etc.

Benefits of Cruciferous vegetables:
These vegetables help prevent cancer. They have pain killing properties and they also help in fighting with depression.

Marrow vegetables: pumpkin, cucumber,
Benefits of marrow vegetables: Marrow vegetables are rich in nutrients. They have a lot of health benefits. They help us to reduce weight, improve our vision, make our bones stronger, and strengthen our immune system. In addition to all these, they also help to prevent cancer, and also reduce risks of heart diseases and diabetes

Root vegetables:

Benefits of root vegetables:
These vegetables are rich in nutrients such as vitamin A and C,
magnesium, potassium and fiber. They all help to preserve the health of our bodies, while reducing the risk of many diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease

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