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CONTENTS E-Book Assessment V VI Introduction to food Food is considered as a prime necessity for living beings especially for humans. It supplies energy for activities, maintain and repair tissues and gives protection from diseases. Food is a substance, which after ingestion, digestion and absorption is capable of being utilized by the body for its various functions. In this lesson, the students will be able to:  know the evolution of food  define the term Food  explain the functions of food and their food groups  learn about the food pyramid and Eatwell plate  understand balanced diet  know the objectives of cooking  describe the methods of cooking