Food classification

The classifications of foodstuffs into broad categories such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins provided a foundational understanding of dietetics and the chemical nature of nutrition. This helped in identifying the different effects foods may have on the human body.
 William Prout England 1827 Food classification

The classifications of foodstuffs into broad categories such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins provided a foundational understanding of dietetics and the chemical nature of nutrition. This helped in identifying the different effects foods may have on the human body.