Vitamins and Minerals Overview

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What is the function of Vitamin A?

  • Helps fight infections
  • Aids in blood formation
  • Promotes bone and teeth health
  • Improves eyesight and keeps skin healthy (correct)

Which mineral is essential for the formation of bones and teeth?

  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Calcium (correct)
  • Sodium

What does dietary fibre or roughage mainly help with?

  • Maintaining healthy gums and teeth
  • Aiding in blood formation
  • Removing waste materials from the body (correct)
  • Improving eyesight

Which vitamin is crucial for fighting infections?

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

What percentage of our body weight is water approximately?

<p>Three-fourths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main nutrients found in food items?

<p>Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of fats in our body?

<p>Keep the body warm and store extra energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of food items are rich in carbohydrates?

<p>Cereals like rice, wheat, and vegetables like potatoes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food items are known as protective foods?

<p>Fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, and peanuts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who needs a lot of carbohydrates to give them more energy?

<p>Labourers, farmers, and sports persons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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