<h1><strong>MEANING, TYPES OF FOOD AND BASIC FOOD GROUPS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Food</li> <li>Different Types of Food</li> <li>Basic Food Groups</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Food</strong></h2> Food is any substance which when taken into the body of living organism is capable of maintaining growth and development. It regulates the body functions and controls harmful or dangerous substances that might enter into the body. <br> <h2><strong>Different Types of Food </strong></h2>

<h1><strong>MEANING AND CLASSES OF FOOD</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Food</li> <li>Classes of Food</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Food</strong></h2> Food is any substance which when taken into the body, serves to nourish and build up tissues as well as provide needed energy. <br> <h2><strong>Classes of Food</strong></h2> There are six classes of food, namely:

<h1><strong>THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Food</li> <li>Importance of Food</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Food</strong></h2> Food is anything we eat whether solid or liquid that nourishes the body. <br> <h2><strong>Importance of Food</strong></h2> Food is important for the following reasons:

<h1><strong>PATHOGENS, DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTION</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Communicable Diseases</li> <li>Meaning of Disease</li> <li>Meaning of Pathogens</li> <li>Types of Diseases</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Communicable Diseases</strong></h2> These are diseases that can be transferred from one person to another. <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Disease</strong></h2> A disease is a state in which one departs from normal functioning state of the body and is unwell.

<h1><strong>DISEASES CAUSED BY PATHOGENS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Diseases Caused by Pathogens</li> <li>Effects of Diseases on Athletes' Performance in Physical Activities</li> <li>Common Athletes' Infection</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Diseases Caused by Pathogens</strong></h2> The following are the diseases caused by pathogens: <ol> <li>Typhoid</li> <li>Diarrhoea</li> <li>Tuberculosis</li> <li>Syphilis</li> <li>Chicken pox</li>

<h1><strong>CAUSES OF DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTION</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Causes of Diseases</li> <li>Preventive Measures against Diseases</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Causes of Diseases</strong></h2> Diseases are caused by the following factors: <ol> <li>Inadequate nutrition</li> <li>Lack of Exercise</li> <li>Dirty environment</li> <li>Use of unsafe water</li>