Question

C. Fill in the blanks :
1. To be healthy, we must eat a
BALACED
diet.
in our
2. Night blindness is caused due to the deficiency of
body.
3.
and
are required for muscle and nerve conduction.
4.
and
minerals help to build bones and
teeth.
5.
nutrient gives energy to the body.
6. Deficiency of iodine causes a disease called​

Answer 1

Explanation:

4.calcium

6.goiter is the disease

Answer 2

Answer:

This topic gives you an overview of;

Nutrients in your Food

Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins

Minerals

Vitamins

Dietary Fibres and Water

Balanced Diet

Nutrients in your Food

Most food items, usually, have more than one nutrient. The major nutrients in our food are named carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, food contains dietary fibres and water which are also needed by our body. It is important to eat a wide range of food in order to stay healthy.

Nutrients are essential to perform all daily and metabolic activities. Below are the nutrients needed in our daily life.

Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins

Carbohydrates mainly provide energy to our body. Fats also give us energy. In fact, fats give much more energy as compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.

Foods containing fats and carbohydrates are also called ‘Energy Giving Foods’. Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body. Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen.