Definition of adequate diet and method of cooking was well answered. They had
problem in writing the major food group. Some were writing food nutrients instead of
food group.
The required answers to the questions are as follows:
3a. Definition of an adequate diet
An adequate diet is one that contains all the food nutrients in the right
proportion as required by the body.
b. Methods of cooking
i. Frying
ii. Steaming
iii. Grilling
iv. Baking
v. Roasting
vi. Boiling
vii. Stewing
c. Major food groups and examples:
i. Body building foods - eggs, meat, beans, fish etc
ii. Energy - giving foods - yam, rice, cassava, sugar, cocoyam, fat and oil
iii Protective foods - green vegetables, fruits, nuts etc.