Question

F. STATE TRUE OR FALSE
1. Minerals are called energy giving component of the food
2. Vitamin A is soluble in water.
3. The loss of water causes dehydration
4. Deficiency diseases can be cured by providing nutrient-rich food to the suffered person.
5. Kwashiorkar and marasmus are caused due to lack to protein and carbohydrate.
6. Nutritive value of food is lost if it is roasted or deep fried.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Which of these provides energy?

(a) vitamins

(b) minerals

(c) carbohydrates

(d) water

ANSWER:

(c) carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a source of energy. Carbohydrates are converted into energy by combining with oxygen obtained by respiration. The byproducts are water and carbon dioxide.

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Question 2:

Which of these is the quickest source of energy?

(a) sugars

(b) starch

(c) proteins

(d) fats

ANSWER:

(a) sugars

Sugars are used by the body to generate energy most quickly.

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Question 1:

Into which classes are nutrients divided? Which of these provide energy to the body?

ANSWER:

Nutrients are divided into following classes depending upon the function they perform.

Energy giving nutrients

Body building nutrients

Protective nutrients

Energy giving nutrients, namely carbohydrates and fats provide energy to the body.

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Question 2:

What are protective foods?

ANSWER:

Protective foods are foods that contain minerals and vitamins. The minerals and vitamins in the protective food protect the body against various diseases.

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Question 3:

How are the proteins important for the body?

ANSWER:

Protein is a body building nutrient. Proteins are important to generate new cells and to replace old and worn out cells. Hence, they play a role in growth of the body.

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Question 4:

Mention two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food.

ANSWER:

The two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food are:

Cooking food in excess water dissolves many nutrients, particularly water soluble vitamins, in the water. When the extra water is thrown away, the nutrients dissolved in the water are also lost.

Cooking food at high heat can destroy vitamin C.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answers are

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. True

Explanation:

1. False, Minerals are not called energy giving components of food. They are just an essential nutrient required by the body to properly function.
2. False, there are two types of Vitamins, water soluble and fat soluble. Vitamin A, D, E, K are considered fat soluble whereas Vitamin B and C are considered water soluble.
3. True, loss of water does cause dehydration when the amount of water one consumes becomes less than the amount of water they lose.
4. True, deficiency diseases are caused by lack of essential dietary elements such as vitamins and minerals so providing nutrient rich food can cure deficiency diseases.
5. True, kwashiorkor and marasmus is caused due to lack of protein and carbohydrates.
6. True, the nutritive value is lost when the food is deep fried with oil, baked or roasted.

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