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Exercise Questions
1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
Solution:
The major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals and dietary fibres.
2. 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.
Solution:
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins and minerals
c) Vitamin A
d) Calcium
3. Name two foods, each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein
Solution:
a) Cream, butter
b) Rice, wheat
c) Whole grains, raw vegetables
d) Milk, soya bean
4. Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirements 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. ( )
Solution:
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirements 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. ( )
5. Fill in the blanks.
(a) ______________ is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of ______________ causes a disease known as beriberi.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ______________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food.
Solution:
(a) Rickets is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beriberi.
(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.
