SS3 Second Term Food and Nutrition Lesson Note – Beverages

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WEEK 1

TOPIC: Beverages

CONTENTS:

Beverage s are fluids apart from water consumed both as stimulants and also because they are palatable. They are drinks which have strong flavor and act as taste quenchers. Beverages are classified according to the nutritive values or the presence or absence of alcohol in them.

Alcoholic beverages: they have the following characteristics:

– They contain fermented sugar.

– They act as sedatives when consumed excessively.

– They have strong flavors.

– weaken the body if the intake is not controlled.

– have very low nutritive value.

– Ready to serve e.g. beer, wines, stout, sprite etc.

Nonalcoholic drinks do not contain alcohol and they possess the following characteristics.

– Natural sugar content.

– Nutritive values are high in vitamins, proteins and fats.

– supply energy to the body.

– need some kind of local preparation before serving.