The major nutrients present in our food are: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
(a) Rickets is caused by deficiency of vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as scurvy.
(d) Night-blindness is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A in our food.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. (X)
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (√)
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (√)
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (X)
(a) Carbohydrates and fats
(b) Proteins and minerals
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium
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