Question

Name two foods each rich in : [a]Fats [b] Starch [c] Dietary fibre [d] Protein

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Fats-

Butter, cheese

b) starch-

potato, sweet potato

c) dietary fibre

spinach, coconut

d) protein

meat, peas and pulses

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

(a)

Fats: Butter and ghee.

Fats provide energy to the body, just like carbohydrates. So, they are also known as ‘energy-giving foods’. Vegetable oils, ghee, butter and groundnuts are excellent source of fats.

(b)

Starch: Potato and rice.

Carbohydrates provide energy to the body. They are also called ‘energy-giving foods’. Sugars and starch present in the food provide carbohydrates to the body. Sources of carbohydrates include potato, rice, wheat and maize.

(c)

Dietary fibres: Cabbage and fresh fruits.

Dietary fibres are also known as roughage. Roughage is mainly provided by plant products. Potatoes, vegetables and fresh fruits provide dietary fibres to the body.

(d)

Proteins: Meat and pulses.

Proteins are known as ‘body-building foods’. Proteins are needed by organisms for growth and repair of the body. Foods that provide protein are pulses, beans, paneer, peas, meat, eggs, milk and fish.