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 Prayer  Question No.1. Which way the does poet implore his Lord to lead him  to? Ans. The poet implores his Lord to lead him to the way of truth. He also prays God to remove all his doubts and darkness of ignorance. Question NO.2. Name the blessings that the poet prays for? Ans. The poet prays for the path of truth. He prays for the nectar of knowledge. He also prays that his heart is surcharged with passion, zest, and hope. Above all, he implores his Lord to save him from sloth and infirmity. Question No.3. What is it that the poet wants to sing? Ans. The poet wants to sing those songs which will infuse life even into the dead and will inspire people to come under the same umbrage of love The poet wants to sing beautiful songs of love and brotherhood. He wants to motivate people to remove bitterness against each other. Question No.4. “Subject me not to the trials, shame not my human form”, explain? Ans. The poet shows his humble submission before his Lord....

Components of Food

 Components of Food NCERT Solutions 



 

Q1) Name the major nutrients in our food. Name the major nutrients in our food?

Ans:

The major nutrients in our food are

  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Fats
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals

Q.2 Why should we add proteinsin our diet?

Protein is a body building nutrient. Proteins are important to generate new cells and to replace old and worn out cells. Hence, they play a role in growth of the body.

Q.3. What is the aim of Mid Day meal programme?

The main objective of Mid DayMeal Programme in the State is to attract more and more poor children towards the school and get primary education free of cost. This program also helps in  Improving the nutritional status of children in classes.

 

Q.4 Name the:

a.  Food which give Energy

b.  Nutrients which are required for the growth and maintenance of our body.

c.  Nutrient for maintaining good eye sight

d.  Nutrient which will keep bones healthy.

Answers:

a) Carbohydrates

b) Proteins

c)  Vitamin A

d) Calcium

Q.5. Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein

Ans:
(a) Ghee, butter,
(b) Raw potato, rice,
(c) Spinach, cabbage, carrot, ladies finger, (any two)
(d) Milk, egg, fish, meat, pulses (any two).

 

6. Tick (/) the statements that are correct, cross (X) those which dire incorrect.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body,
(False)
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.
(True)
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items
. (True)
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body
. (False)

7. Fill in the blanks:
(a) ________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D. ,
(b) Deficiency of_________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as___
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of___________ in our food.

e) Proteins of animal origin are ______________ & ______

f) Roughage help in proper functioning of the __________

g) Deficiency of Iodine leads to __________________


Ans:
(a) Rickets
(b) Vitamin B1
(c) Scurvy
(d) Vitamin A

e) Milk & egg

f)   Digestive system

g) Goitre

 

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. Do all meals consist of the same food items?  
Ans: No, all meals do not have the same food items.

2. Why should a meal have different food items?
Ans: A meal should have different food items because our body needs different kinds of nutrients for proper functioning.

3. Name two main types of carbohydrates found in our food.
Ans:
(i) Starch                                                  (ii) Sugar

4. What are carbohydrates?
Ans: The compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which provide energy for our

5. Name two substances which provide carbohydrates.
Ans:
(i) Potato
(ii) Rice/wheat/maize/sugar

Ans:An oily patch on paper shows the presence of fat.

6. Name two energy-providing nutrients.
Ans:
(i) Carbohydrates
(ii) Fats

7. Name a nutrient which helps in repairing the damaged body cells.
Ans: Proteins.

8. Name two nutrients which protect the body from diseases.
Ans:
(i) Vitamins
(ii) Minerals

9. Name two plant food items which provide proteins.
Ans:
(i) Dal (pulses)
(ii) Soyabean

10. Name two sources of proteins provided by animals.
Ans:
(i) Milk
(ii) Eggs

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