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Food Classification

Food is a substance consumed to offer nutritional support to the body. It is made up of plants or animal content. Eating food is an important undertaking for the sustenance of life. There are varieties of food that people can consume. There are also various ways in which food can be consumed. Some can be consumed raw while others have to be cooked. There are different food types namely fruits, dairy products, vegetables, meat, and cereals among many others. Food can be classified based on various criteria. They can be classified based on their nutrients content. The main categories of classification based on nutrient content, that this essay will look into are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins.

Carbohydrates refer to foods that are high in carbohydrate content. Such foods can either contain complex carbohydrates such as starch or simple carbohydrates such as sugar. Carbohydrates are compounds of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. They provide body energy through burning of sugars. Research showed that 45% - 65% of the calories that the body requires should come from carbohydrates. Some of the benefits of carbohydrates are producing energy, proper functioning of body organs such as the heart, brain, muscles, and kidney, and they are also helpful in waste elimination. Some examples of foods rich in carbohydrates are pasta, and bread.

Pasta has high carbohydrate content. It is a good source for carbohydrates. The content varies depending on the type of pasta. For example, 2-ounces of angel hair pasta contain roughly 31 grams of carbohydrates. The whole grain form, of the same pasta, contains 41 grams of carbohydrates. The recommended amount of carbohydrates for a regular person is 130 gram...

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...o important for proper liver functioning. Kale also contains vitamin K which boosts immunity and helps in blood clotting. It also contains antioxidants which help in fighting cancer. It contains high levels of vitamin A which helps prevent oral cavity and lung cancers. Kale also contains vitamin C which helps in metabolism and hydration. It also contains more calcium than milk which helps in bone strengthening, joint flexibility and prevention of osteoporosis. It is also a great detoxifier and keeps the liver healthy.

In conclusion, food can be classified in many different ways just like any other subject or topic. The importance of classification is that it gives a clear understanding of a topic. Classifying food based on nutrients content can be used as a good measure for healthy eating. People can identify the nutrients they get or lack from their eating habits.