Question

Give one reason for the following statements:a. Salt is added as a preservative in pickles___________b. We should not eat food items beyond the expiry date ______________c. Deficiency of calcium in diet leads to poor skeletal growth ___________

Answer 1

salt is added as a preservative in pickles because it prevents the growth of bacteria, reduces microbial enzymes .

we should not eat food items beyond the expiry date because it will get spoilt and can cause disease .

deficiency of calcium in diet leads to poor skeletal growth because calcium is constituent of bones .