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Q.1: Name the major nutrients in our food.

Ans : The major nutrients in our food are: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. 

Q.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.

Ans : (a) Carbohydrates and fats
(b) Proteins and minerals
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium 

Q.3: Name two foods each rich in: 
(a) Fats 
(b) Starch 
(c) Dietary fibre 
(d) Protein

Ans : (a) Groundnut and Butter
(b) Rice and Mango
(c) Potatoes and pulses
(d) Fish and Gram 

Q.4: 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. ( ).

Ans : (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement in our body. ( x)
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (√)
(c) A balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (x )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( x) 

Q.5: 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.

Ans : (a) Rickets is caused by the 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. 

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