Q1. Name the major nutrients in
our food.
Answer:
The
major nutrients that are present in our food are
1.
Vitamins
2.
Fat
3.
Carbohydrates
4.
Protein
5.
Minerals
6.
Water
Q2.
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.
Answer:
(a) The
nutrients which mainly give energy to our body are Carbohydrates.
(b) The
nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body are Proteins.
(c) A
vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight is Vitamin A.
(d) A
mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy is Calcium.
Q3.
Name two foods each rich in:
(a)
Fats
(b)
Starch
(c)
Dietary fibre
(d)
Protein
Answer:
(a)
Two foods rich in Fats are Butter and Chocolates.
(b)
Two foods rich in Starch are Rice and Peas.
(c)
Two foods rich in Dietary fibre are Lentils and Black Beans.
(d) Two
foods rich in Protein are Eggs and Yogurt.
Q4.
Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By
eating rice alone, we can fulfil 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. ( )
Answer:
(a) By eating rice alone, we
can fulfil nutritional requirement of our body. (û)
(b) Deficiency diseases can be
prevented by eating a balanced diet. (ü)
(c) Balanced diet for the body
should contain a variety of food items. (ü)
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to
provide all nutrients to the body. (û)
Q5. Fill in the blanks.
(a) ______ is caused by
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.
Answer:
(a) Rickets is
caused by 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.