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What is the primary function of vitamins in our body?
What is the primary function of vitamins in our body?
- To build muscles
- To provide energy
- To grow hair
- To protect against diseases (correct)
Vitamin D is obtained only from food sources.
Vitamin D is obtained only from food sources.
False (B)
What is meant by a 'carbohydrate rich' source of food?
What is meant by a 'carbohydrate rich' source of food?
A food item that has a larger quantity of carbohydrates than other nutrients.
Vitamin C is found in sources such as __________.
Vitamin C is found in sources such as __________.
Match the following vitamins with their sources:
Match the following vitamins with their sources:
Which of the following is a mineral?
Which of the following is a mineral?
Our body needs only one type of vitamin for proper growth.
Our body needs only one type of vitamin for proper growth.
What are the other two essential components of food besides nutrients?
What are the other two essential components of food besides nutrients?
What is the purpose of fortification of food?
What is the purpose of fortification of food?
Iron deficiency can cause anaemia.
Iron deficiency can cause anaemia.
What is the function of roughage in our diet?
What is the function of roughage in our diet?
The major nutrients in our food are _______________, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
The major nutrients in our food are _______________, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Match the following vitamins with their associated conditions:
Match the following vitamins with their associated conditions:
Which of the following is a characteristic of a balanced diet?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a balanced diet?
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth.
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth.
Iodine deficiency can cause ____________ in children.
Iodine deficiency can cause ____________ in children.
What is the main source of roughage in our food?
What is the main source of roughage in our food?
Roughage provides nutrients to our body.
Roughage provides nutrients to our body.
What is the role of water in our body?
What is the role of water in our body?
We get most of the water that our body needs from the ___________________ we drink.
We get most of the water that our body needs from the ___________________ we drink.
Which of the following foods provides many nutrients?
Which of the following foods provides many nutrients?
Match the following foods with their nutrient content:
Match the following foods with their nutrient content:
Roughage adds to the bulk of our food and helps our body get rid of undigested food.
Roughage adds to the bulk of our food and helps our body get rid of undigested food.
What is the importance of checking the nutrients in our food?
What is the importance of checking the nutrients in our food?
Study Notes
Vitamins and Their Importance
- Vitamins help protect our body against diseases and keep our eyes, bones, teeth, and gums healthy.
- There are different kinds of vitamins, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and K, as well as Vitamin B-complex.
- Vitamin D can be prepared by our body in the presence of sunlight, but insufficient exposure to sunlight is causing Vitamin D deficiency in many people.
- Some sources of Vitamin C include lemons, amla, and figs.
- Some sources of Vitamin D include fish, liver, and eggs.
Minerals and Their Importance
- Our body needs different minerals for proper growth and maintenance of good health.
- Some sources of minerals include:
- Iodine: ginger, iodized salt
- Phosphorus: milk, eggs, fish
- Iron: spinach, pulses, soyabean, fermented foods
- Calcium: milk, cheese, spinach, soyabean
Components of Food
- Most food items have more than one nutrient, but one particular nutrient may be present in much larger quantity than others.
- For example, rice is a "carbohydrate-rich" source of food.
- Dietary fibres (also known as roughage) are mainly provided by plant products in our food and are essential for adding bulk to our food and helping our body get rid of undigested food.
- Whole grains, pulses, potatoes, fresh fruits, and vegetables are main sources of roughage.
Importance of Water and Balanced Diet
- Water helps our body absorb nutrients from food and throw out some wastes from the body as urine and sweat.
- A balanced diet depends on the amount of physical work that we do.
- A combination of different foods can provide all the necessary nutrients.
- Fortification of food is the addition of key vitamins and minerals to staple foods to improve their nutritional content.
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This quiz is about the role of vitamins in keeping our body healthy, their different types, and their sources.
