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Q:

Name the major nutrients in our food.

A:

The major nutrients present in our food are: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Q:

Fill in the blanks (a) _______ is caused by deficiency of vitamin D. (b) Deficiency of _________ causes a disease known as beri-beri. (c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as __________. (d) Night-blindness is caused due to deficiency of ___________ in our food.

A:

(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.

Q:

Tick (√) the statements that are correct. (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. ( ) (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. ( )

A:

(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)

Q:

Name two foods each rich in (a) Fats (b) Starch (c) Dietary fibre (d) Protein

A:

 

 

Q:

Name the following: (a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body. (b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body. (c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight. (d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

A:

(a) Carbohydrates and fats

(b) Proteins and minerals

(c) Vitamin A

(d) Calcium

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