Components of Food


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  1. 1.

    Based on the sources, classify the commonly used fat-rich food materials in the following table:

    Food materialSource
    PlantsAnimals
    Ghee  
    Soyabean  
    Milk  
    Dry fruits  

     

  2. 2.

    Fill in the blanks.

    1. Proteins obtained from animals sources are called ____________.
    2. Proteins obtained from plants are called ____________.
    3. The process of consumption and utilization of food is known as ____________.
    4. We get vitamin ____________ from sunlight.
    5. ____________ and ____________ are needed for the development of healthy bones and teeth.
  3. 3.

    Tick (√) the correct answer:

    1. Carbohydrates are formed of carbon, hydrogen and _____________.
      1. Nitrogen
      2. Oxygen
      3. Argon
      4. Potassium
    2. Deficiency of proteins in the diet leads to _____________.
      1. Kwashiorkor
      2. Goitre
      3. Marasmius
      4. Beri-beri
    3. Cellulose acts as _____________.
      1. vitamins
      2. minerals
      3. proteins
      4. roughage
    4. Proteins are made up of _____________ hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.
      1. argon
      2. dioxide
      3. carbon
      4. all
    5. _____________ percent mass of human body is water.
      1. 50
      2. 60
      3. 70
      4. 100
  4. 4.

    Fill in the blanks:

    1. Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of _____________.
    2. _____________ is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C.
    3. _____________ helps in blood clotting.
    4. Proteins are called _____________ foods.
    5. Fats come from _____________ and _____________.
  5. 5.

    Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false:

    1. Balanced diet for the should contain a variety of food items.
    2. Fats yield more energy than carbohydrates.
    3. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.
    4. Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are caused due to deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins.
    5. Children up to 10 to 12 years need 40 g protein and 70 g fats.
    6. We should eat a lot of fried food because frying makes food tasty.
  6. 6.

    Match the following:

    Column IColumn II
    1. Vitamin Aa. Rickets
    2. Vitamin Bb. Beri-Beri
    3. Vitamin Cc. Bleeding disease
    4. Vitamin Dd. Scurvy
    5. Vitamin Ke. Night blindness

     

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