Question

All living things need food,
Food helps us to grow, keeps us healthy and gives us energy.
We get food from plants and animals.
Food contains nutrients-carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, protein and minerals.
We must have a balanced diet containing all nutrients in the right amount.
We should drink lots of water and eat roughage.
We can preserve and store food by-freezing, drying, boiling, adding salt and sugar.
Food should be cooked properly. Overcooking destroys some nutrients.
Some foods can be eaten raw to maintain their nutritive value.
You should observe good food habits to stay healthy.
Exercises
A. Tick (™) the correct answer:
1. This makes up nearly 70% of our body weight.
a. Water
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Blood
2. Which of the following are known as body building nutrients—
a. Proteins
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Water
3. This makes our bones and teeth strong.
a. Chocolates
b. Chips
c. Cold drinks
d. Calcium
4. Ghee and oil contain
b. Fats
a. Protein
c. Vitamins
d. Carbohyd
d. Mineral
5. The nutrients needed more by a labourer are
a. Vitamins b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
3. Fill in the blanks:
1. A
is important for good health.
2.- Food items exposed to dust and insects cause
3. Proteins help the body to
4. Germs need
5. A growing child needs more
than an adult.
to grow.
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Answer 1

Answer:

"The only food that provides all the nutrients that humans need is human milk," Hattner said. "Mother's milk is a complete food.Protein is used primarily for growth, health, and body maintenance. All of your hormones, antibodies, and other important substances are composed of protein. Protein is not used to fuel the body unless necessary. Proteins are made of up different amino acids.

Explanation:

Nutrients are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. There are six major nutrients: Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.

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