Question

8. Write few lines on carbohydrates.
9. What are the basic food groups?​

Answer 1

• 8) Carbohydrates are macronutrients and are one of the three main ways by which our body obtains its energy.

• Three types of simple carbohydrates include:

• Monosaccharides.

• Disaccharides.

• Polysaccharides.

9) Types Of Food

• There are five major food groups:

1. Fruits – Provides phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, roughage and are easily available. They are directly obtained from plants.
2. Vegetables – They are obtained from plants and are high in phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals which form important constituents of our food.
3. Dairy products – An excellent source of calcium for our bones and teeth
4. Poultry, lean meats, fish, eggs – High in proteins and vitamins which helps in building tissues and muscles and provides immunity.
5. Cereal, legumes- Obtained from plants, rich in high fibres