Importance of Food in Maintaining Good Health
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What did the World Health Organization (WHO) define as health in 1984?

  • A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely an absence of disease (correct)
  • A state of physical and social well-being only
  • A state of physical and mental well-being only
  • A state of complete absence of disease

Which food category is classified as body building food due to its protein content?

  • Vegetables and eggs
  • Butter and oil
  • Milk and meat (correct)
  • Fruits and soyabean

What is the primary role of vegetables and fruits like carrot, cucumber, and spinach in our diet?

  • To provide vitamins
  • To provide proteins
  • To provide roughage or dietary fiber (correct)
  • To provide carbohydrates

Which food category provides carbohydrates for energy?

<p>Cereals and sugars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for maintaining proper health according to the text?

<p>A diet consisting of essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient deficiency may lead to poor skeletal growth?

<p>Calcium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Vitamin K as mentioned in the text?

<p>Leafy vegetables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of Vitamin D deficiency mentioned in the text?

<p>Bones lack calcium and turn soft and bend (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient source is listed for Iodine in the text?

<p>Sea food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor for maintaining a healthy life as mentioned in the text?

<p>Proper hygiene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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