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1. 1.

   The nutrients of food are:

   1. C_RB_ _ _D_ _T_ _
   2. F_ _ _
   3. P_ _T_ _N_
   4. V_T_ _ _NS
   5. M_ _E_ _ _S

   The other two components are:

   6. R_ _ _H_ _ _
   7. _ _T_ _
2. 2.

   State True or False.

   1. Food provides us with energy.
   2. Balanced diet helps our body to fight against diseases.
   3. Roughage is required for the formation of healthy bones, blood and teeth.
   4. Sleep is required for the proper functioning of our body.
   5. Rice, wheat, fruit juices and potatoes are rich sources of carbohydrates.
   6. Athletes require more proteins and carbohydrates.
3. 3.

   State True or False.

   1. Fat around the waist is a symptom of obesity.
   2. Pale skin is a symptom of diabetes.
   3. If a person is suffering from high blood pressure, his/her arteries are working under strain.
   4. Anaemia is the most common lifestyle disease.
   5. We should sleep on time at night.
4. 4.

   State True or False.

   1. Anaemia makes you fit and active.
   2. Sunlight helps in making vitamin D within our body.
   3. Carbohydrates are required by our body to grow.
   4. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease.
   5. Food adulteration is good for us.
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. _______________ (marasmus/Goitre) is an iodine-deficiency disease.
   2. Burger is a __________ (junk/healthy) food.
   3. High blood pressure is a _____________ (lifestyle/deficiency) disease.
   4. Spinach is rich in ________________ (milk/iron).
   5. Night blindness occurs due to lack of vitamin ____________ (D/A) in our diet.
6. 6.

   Give two examples of each of the following.

   1. Food items rich in vitamin A.
   2. Foods that cause obesity.
   3. Deficiency diseases.
   4. Food items rich in vitamin D.
   5. Ways of preventing deficiency diseases.