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Chapter 4: 5 a day · Nutrition And Dietetics

 It is low in carbohydrate and contains percent fat and quality protein.  Sunflower oil is a great option as it is a good source of vitamin E. It - - Nuts oil seeds and Sugar contains all the essential nutrients that are required for a healthy body.  The Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) helps in lowering cholesterol.

It prevents colon cancer and is helpful in the repairing of the body, boosts the immune system and also promotes proper functioning of the nervous system. . . Sesame Seeds  Sesame oil is made from sesame seeds.

It is used for cooking, body massage, ayurveda and also as alternative medicine.  Sesame oil is one great choice as it has a few restorative properties. Sesame oil is beneficial for diabetics and also brings down the circulatory strain of the heart.  It enhances oral cleanliness and dental well being of a person.

. . Palm Oil Seeds  Palm oil seeds are largely obtained from tropical, subtropical and warm regions of the world.  These seeds are used for making palm oil which has many benefits.

Palm oil is a rich source of antioxidants, carotenes and Vitamin E. . . Olive Oil Seeds  Olive seeds are largely found in Mediterranean region in some parts of Asia and Africa.

 Olive oil is used in cooking, and it is also good for heart. Fig . : Sunflower Seeds Fig . : Sesame Seeds Fig .

: Palm Oil Seeds Fig . : Palm Oil Seeds - - Nuts oil seeds and Sugar . Fats and oils Fat is an important component of our diet and serves a number of functions in the body. Fat provides our body with energy.

Although we can get energy from other nutrients in our diet, we need some fat as it provides essential fatty acids that our body cannot make. It is also a carrier of the fat- soluble vitamins and is necessary for their absorption. In general, no more than about one third of our energy intake should come from fat

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