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A. LONG QUESTION ANSWERS :::

(A: 34 MARKS)

1.

Explain the Importance of the following Minerals for the body. (4 MARKS)
a.) Calcium
b.) Sodium
c.) Potassium
d.) Iron

2. What do you mean by the term Balance Diet? Is it the same for everybody? Why?(3 MARKS)
3. What are Deficiency Diseases? Name 4 deficiency diseases & the associated nutrients.(4 MARKS)
4. Discuss the importance of Roughage in our diet?(2 MARKS)
5. Will you remain healthy if you only drink milk? Why?(2 MARKS)
6. Why should we drink 6-8 glasses of water every day even when water does not provide any energy?
(Importance of water).(2 MARKS)
7.

Explain the importance (FEATURE + DISEASE CAUSED DUE TO DEFICIENCY OF THIS) of the following
vitamins for the body.(Any six)

(12 MARKS)

a.) Vitamin A
b.) Vitamin B2
c.) Vitamin C
d.) Vitamin D
e.) Vitamin E
f.) Vitamin K
8. Explain the classification of Nutrients (with examples).Which of these provides energy to the body?
(5 MARKS)
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B. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:: (2 MARKS EACH & QUES 4)= 8 MARKS (B: 5X2 + 8 = 18 MARKS)
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1.

What are the symptoms of ::

1.) MARASMUS
2.) KWASIORKOR

2. Which nutrients are needed by our body in small quantities only?

3. The incidence of Goitre among the people living in Himalayan region was quite high. Why?
4. Define the Following with suitable examples::
a.) Protective foods
b.) Deficiency disease.
c.) Roughage
d.) Nutrients.
5. How are the proteins important for our body? (3pts)
6. (a.) Name the 2 kinds of Carbohydrates. Which of these provides us quick energy?

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(b.)Mention 2 cooking methods that destroy nutrients in Food?

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C. VERY SHORT ANSWERS::::

(15 MARKS)

1.

Sugars provide energy faster than Starch. True or False?

2. The place where Fats are mainly stored in the body is under _______________
3. Lack of nutrients leads to ___________________ diseases.
4. Which mineral is vital for Bones & Teeth?
5. Deficiency of which Vitamin is likely to cause Anemia in person? _________________.
6. A diet which contains proper amount of each nutrient is called ___________________.
7. Meat does not contain Roughage. True or False?
8. Fibre cannot be digested by the body, so it is better to eliminate it from food. TRUE or FALSE?
9. Which Vitamin is easily destroyed during cooking?
10. Which substance plays an important role as a solvent in the transport of materials, Digestion of
foods & Excretion of Waste Products?
11. Water makes us about ___________ % of our body weight.
12. ________________________ & ____________ are energy giving foods.
13. __________________ are needed for the growth & repair of the body.
14. ______________ & _______________ are protective foods.
15. _____________ & ________________ is necessary in food for the proper functioning of Digestive system.
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NOTE :: READ ALL THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY & THEN ANSWER THEM WITH MENTIONIONG QUESTION NO . ( INSTRUCTIONS )
BONUS QUES INCLUDES EXTRA MARKS IF TIME LEFT ATTEMPT THIS ONE TOO
BOUND YOUR TIME ACCORDING TO YOUR QUESTION ATTEMPTING WAY OF MANNER.
DONOT MARK OR DO SOLUTION IN YOUR QUESTION PAPER >>>>> DO ALL THE SOLUTIONS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK .

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