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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient deficiency may lead to poor skeletal growth?

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which nutrient source is listed for Iodine in the text?

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

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