Question

A. Fill in the blanks.
1. The energy-producing component of food is
2. is a rich source of vitamin A.
3. A sweet carbohydrate is called
4.A diet containing all nutrients in the required proportions is called​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids

2. Eggs or other beta - carotene products like Broccoli

3. potato

4. Balanced Diet

Answer 2

Answers:

1. The “energy-producing component” of food is ‘carbohydrates’.
2. Fish is one of the rich source of ‘vitamin A’ .
3. A sweet carbohydrate is called Sugars.
4. A diet containing all nutrients in the required proportions is called balanced diet .

Explanation:

• Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals are the main components of food. These are known as nutrients.
• Carbohydrates are known as food-producing energy. It's the main energy sources. It consists of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen.

There are three categories:

• Sugars – Sweet carbohydrates are called as sugars. Example: Glucose, Fructose.

• Starch – Complex carbohydrates are called starch. Sources are Maize, potato.

• Cellulose- It is present in the cell wall of plant.