Question

Our body requires carbohydrates and fats for energy that is needed for various activities. We need proteins
for our growth and development. Proteins make new cells and also repair the worn out cells. Vitamins and
minerals are protective food that give us protection against various diseases and help to maintain good
health. Along with these nutrients water and roughage are also essential for proper functioning of our body.
To have a good health we should have a balanced diet. It is the diet that contain all the nutrients in right
amount.
1. Note down your diet for a day and find out the nutrients that you had taken in large quantity and in least
quantity,
2. Tasty food is not always nutritious and nutritious food may not always be tasty to eat. Comment with
examples.
3. While using iodine in the laboratory, some drops of iodine fell on Simi's socks and some fell on her
teacher's saree. The drops of iodine on the saree tumed blue black while their colour did not change on the
socks. What can be the possible reason?
4. Rubina avoids eating vegetables but likes to eat biscuits, noodles and white bread. She frequently
complains of stomachache and constipation. What are the food items that she should include in her diet to
get rid of the problem? Give reason for your answer.
5. Rameo was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a
particular vitamin supplement. He also advised him to include a few food items in his diet.
(a) Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
(b) Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
(c) Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet. (any four)
6. Observe the items given in figure carefully and answer the questions that follow.​

Answer 1

Answer: 4. Rubina should eat food containing roughage

5. a) night blindness b)vitamin A c) carrots ,tomatoes green leafy vegetables , milk , butter

Explanation:

4. Roughage prevents constipation and ensures proper bowel movement

5.night blindness is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A. Vitamin A is required for normal growth and it keep the eyes and skin healthy

Answer 2

Answer:

a) night blindness

b)vitamin A

c) carrots ,tomatoes green leafy vegetables , milk , butter

Explanation: