Components of Food


 
 
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Components of Food

Food is essential for all animals, including human beings. The food we eat come from different components.

Components of Food:

The food that we eat consists of different components or nutrients. Nutrients are substances that are needed by our body for proper growth and healthy body function. There are six main components present in food:

1.  Carbohydrates

2.  Fats

3.  Proteins

4.  Vitamins

5.  Minerals 

6.  Roughage or dietary fibres

All these nutrients fulfill the different needs of our body.

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Question : 1

A component of food known as 'body building food' it is also called _____________________.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

The given food items shown in the figure are rich in nutrient X. Read the given statements regarding X.

i. 1 gm of X gives 4 calories of energy.

ii. It helps in protecting our bodies against diseases

iii. Deficiency of X results in diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus

iv. Test for X  is done using bennidict's solution.

 

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Fine the odd one out. 

Right Option : D
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