38. What is a balanced diet? How does the balanced diet of a child differ from that of a grown up man
39. State two beneficial effects of cooking food. Name two cooking practices which lead to the loss of mitrients
in food materials.
40. What is the cause of the disease known as beri-beri ? Write the main symptoms of beri-beri disease.
41. Name the disease caused by the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children. Give the symptoms of protein
deficiency in children.
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Ans 1. Balanced diet is a diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health.
Everyone needs the same basic types of nutrients – vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fat. ... Small children require fewer calories than do teenagers or adults.
Ans 2. Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency.
The main symptoms of this disease includes :
decreased muscle function, particularly in the lower legs, tingling or loss of feeling in the feet and hands, pain, mental confusion, difficulty in speaking, vomiting, involuntary eye movement and
paralysis.
Ans 3. Too little protein may cause changes in body composition that develop over a long period of time, such as muscle wasting. The most severe form of protein deficiency is known as Kwashiorkor. It most often occurs in children in developing countries where famine and imbalanced diets are common.
The symptoms of protein deficiency in children are :
Edema, which is characterized by swollen and puffy skin, fatty liver, skin hair and nail problems , loss of muscle mass, greater risk of bone fractures, stunted growth in children and increased severity of infections.
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