Questions and Answers
What are the five major nutrients present in food?
Roughage is not an essential component of food.
False
What is the process called by which living beings obtain and utilise food for their growth and development?
nutrition
Our body needs _______________________ in larger quantities.
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Match the following nutrients with their roles in our body:
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Study Notes
Nutrition and Food
- Food items provide energy and support life processes in living beings through nutrients.
- Nutrients also enable living beings to survive, grow, and protect themselves from diseases.
Components of Food
- Food contains five major nutrients:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Other components of food include:
- Roughage
- Water
Nutrient Requirements
- The body requires carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in larger quantities.
- Vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller quantities.
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Description
This quiz is about the different types of nutrients found in food, their functions, and the process of nutrition in living beings.
