Question

Test the given food items and record the type of component that are present in them. (Ground nut, Cooked dal, Pulusu)

SCERT Class 7 Telangana, Physical Science Chapter 1 Food Components

Answer 1

a) Groundnut is mainly composed of fats  and proteins
b) Cooked Dal is mainly composed of proteins
c) Pulusu has mainly carbohydrate as its component of food

Answer 2

Groundnut is composed of fats and proteins. Fats and proteins are essential for the functioning of the important cells of the body.

Cooked dal contains a lot of proteins. Proteins are required for the functioning and regulation of body tissues.

Pulusu contains carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are used to provide energy to the body.

All these food items contain important nutrients that are required by the body for its growth and development. These must be consumed in sufficient and controlled quantities so that they can provide a balanced nutrition to the body.