Level 01

Nutrition Basics

What is happening inside my body?

Understand nutrition.

All Snacademy levels
    1. 1.What is nutrition?Nutrition is how food gives your body energy and building blocks. Learn the difference between food and nutrients in this free Snacademy lesson.
    2. 2.Calories and energy from foodWhat is a calorie? Learn how energy is counted on Indian food labels: 4 kcal per gram of carbohydrate or protein, 9 for fat, 2 for fibre.
    3. 3.How your body uses foodFrom plate to cells: a plain guide to how food is broken down, absorbed and used for energy, building and repair. A free Snacademy lesson.
    4. 4.Nutrition myths vs factsAre carbs bad? Is all fat harmful? Do plant foods lack protein? Four common nutrition myths checked against ICMR-NIN's 2024 guidelines.
    5. 5.What does eating well actually mean?Eating well isn't about one perfect food. ICMR-NIN suggests foods from at least 5–7 food groups a day. Learn what a balanced pattern looks like.
    1. 1.What are macronutrients?Macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fats, the nutrients you need in larger amounts. Learn what each does and where it comes from.
    2. 2.What is protein?Protein is made of 20 amino acids, nine of them essential. Learn what protein does and which Indian foods supply it, per ICMR-NIN.
    3. 3.What are carbohydrates?Carbohydrates are a major energy source at 4 kcal per gram. Learn simple vs complex carbs, sugars, starch and fibre, per ICMR-NIN 2024.
    4. 4.What are dietary fats?Fats give 9 kcal per gram and carry vitamins A, D, E and K. Learn visible vs invisible fat and what ICMR-NIN suggests limiting.
    5. 5.What is dietary fibre?Dietary fibre is the part of plant foods your body doesn't break down. Learn FSSAI's definition, food sources and how fibre shows on labels.
    1. 1.What are vitamins and minerals?Vitamins and minerals are needed in small amounts but do big jobs. Learn fat- vs water-soluble vitamins and macro vs micro minerals.
    2. 2.Iron and calcium: where to find themWhere do iron and calcium come from? Average values for Indian food groups from ICMR-NIN, plus how vitamin C and tea affect iron.
    3. 3.Vitamin D and vitamin B12Vitamin D comes mainly from sunlight; B12 from curd, eggs and flesh foods. A plain guide from ICMR-NIN's 2024 dietary guidelines.
    4. 4.Why food variety mattersNo single food has every nutrient. ICMR-NIN suggests 5–7 food groups a day. See how variety covers vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Educational content, not medical advice. Checked against FSSAI and ICMR-NIN sources by Team Snactivate. For personal advice, consult a doctor or dietitian.