UNIT: (II) As per INC syllabus Classification of food a) Classification by origin food. – Food and animal origin – Food of plant origin b) Classification by chemical composition and sources – Carbohydrates – Proteins – Fats – Minerals – Vitamins – Water c) Classification by predominant functions – Body building food – Energy giving food – Protective food d) Classification by nutritive value – Cereals and millets – Pulses