Classification of Food

Classification of Food

1. Classification by origin

·  Foods of animal origin

·  Foods of plant origin.

2. Classification by chemical composition

·  Protein

·  Fats

·  Carbohydrates

·  Vitamins

·  Minerals

3. Classification by predominant function

·  Body building foods: milk, meat, poultry, fish, egg, pulses, peanuts etc.,

·  Energy giving food: cereals, sugars, roots and tubers, fats and oils.

Protective foods: vegetables, fruits and milk.