Very short and short answer type questions What is the function of carbohydrates present in our food? What is the function of proteins present in our food? What is the function of roughage present in our food? Why are vitamins necessary in our food? What is the function of water in our food? Name […]
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Question 1 Name the major nutrients in our food. Answer The major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates Fats Protein Question 2 Name the following: (a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body. (b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
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INTRODUCTION The main feature of a living system is that it grows, sustains and reproduces itself. The most amazing thing about a living system is that it also comprises non-living atoms and molecules. The detailed knowledge of chemical reactions taking place within a living system falls in the domain of biochemistry. Living systems are
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Introduction • Food is a basic requirement for all living organisms because it provides energy for carrying out various physical activities. • Food contains components needed by our body. These components are called nutrients. • Our food mainly contains five types of nutrients namely vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Apart from this food also
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