What are the two main types of carbohydrates which can be digested in our
body?
2) Name a nutrient which helps in repairing the damaged body cells.
3) A small child became very thin and lean and later he became so weak that he
could not move. Which nutrient should he eat so as to improve his health?
4) Which vitamin can be prepared by our body in the presence of sunlight? 5) Name the food rich in fats.
Answers
1.There are two major types of carbohydrates (or carbs) in foods: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. They're found in refined sugars, like the white sugar you see in a sugar bowl. If you have a lollipop, you're eating simple carbs.
2.Protein is a nutrient used to make and repair our body cells (like blood and muscle cells). About 1/2 of your dry body weight is protein. If you do not eat enough carbohydrates, protein will be changed to carbohydrates so that you can get energy.
3.small child became very thin and lean and later he became so weak that he could not move. Which nutrients should he eat so as to improve his health? Ans: Both carbohydrates and proteins.
4.A unique aspect of vitamin D as a nutrient is that it can be synthesized by the human body through the action of sunlight. These dual sources of vitamin D make it challenging to develop dietary reference intake values. Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, comprises a group of fat-soluble seco-sterols.