20 Questions
What are repairing and maintenance foods?
Vegetables, fruits, and milk
Define nutrients.
Useful chemical substances derived from food by the body
Name the five types of nutrients mentioned in the text.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals
What are the three classifications of food based on their original source?
Foods of plants, Foods of animals
What are micronutrients and why are they important?
Vitamins and minerals; required in small quantity
What are macronutrients and give examples?
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates
What is the role of macronutrients in the body?
Contribute to total energy intake
What is the objective of nutrition related to human growth and development?
Promote physical and mental growth and development
What is the purpose of body building foods?
Building and repairing tissues and cells damaged by infection and injuries
What is the main function of energy supply foods?
Provide energy for doing work
Which classification of food includes cereals, sugars, roots, tubers, fats, and oils?
Energy supply foods
What is the primary function of body building foods like milk, meat, poultry, and fish?
Repair tissues and cells
Which nutrient is classified under carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals?
Minerals
Food items like meats, eggs, and pulses fall under which category of food classification?
Body building foods
Which classification of food is based on the source - plants or animals?
Foods of plants original
Which type of nutrients are often called 'Proximate Principles' because they form the main bulk of food?
Carbohydrates
In nutrition, what is the main contribution to the total energy intake by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins respectively?
Carbohydrates 60-80%, Fats 10-30%, Proteins 7-15%
What type of nutrients are vitamins and minerals classified as?
Micronutrients
Which nutrients are required in large quantities due to forming the main bulk of food?
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
What determines the quality of nutrients required by an individual according to the text?
Physical activity level
Learn about the fundamental concepts of food and nutrition, including the definition of food and its role in supporting the body, as well as the importance of nutrition in growth, maintenance, and overall health.
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