Diya Sikand NIOS Home Science ( 1,2 3 ) Marks 50

1. Define Home Science. What is the art and what is the science in Home Science.

2. What is the importance of studying Home Science

3. What are five major components or areas of specialization in Home Science

4. Give any four examples of home-based self-employment opportunities and four examples of
wage earning opportunities in the area of Home Science

5. Please elaborate on the importance of Food

6. What do you mean by Psychological functions of food

7. Differentiate between NUTRITION AND NUTRIENTS

8. Please specify

KCal per 1 gm How much is needed for an

adult daily
Carbohydrate

Protein

Fats

9. Provide

1) Two Examples of macro or major minerals.

2) Two examples of Micro minerals

10. What is food fortification or enrichment ?

11. What is the definition of Health by WHO

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12. Please provide

Function Example
Carbohydrate

Protein

Fats

Minerals

Vitamins
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13) Please provide

Function Example
Calcium

Iron

Iodine

14 . What are the 2 types of Vitamins. Give examples of each

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15. Please provide

Vitamin Function Source Deficiency Disorder

B
Comple
x

Dietary
Fibre

Water
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16 .What are deficiency diseases ?

Cause Disease name Symptoms

Protein Energy
Malnutrition
1

Vitamin A

Iron deficiency

Vitamin B Complex
deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency

Iodine Deficiency
Disorders

17. Why do we need to eat a variety of food ?

18. Based on functions how are food groups classified

Function Nutrient Food

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19. Based on nutrient contents how are food groups classified

Food Groups Food Major nutrients present

20. Write the characteristics of the following

Cereal

Pulses and legumes

Milk, egg and meat products

Fruits and Vegetables

Fats and sugar

21. What is Food Exchange.

22. What is the Pyramids of Food Group Draw and explain

23. What is meant by a balance diet

24. Why is it important to plan a meal

25. What are the various points to consider while planning a meal
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26. Design a meal plan for this family

Age Breakfast Food items Lunch Food items Dinner Food items Remarks why
and Groups and Groups and Groups chosen
Father 45

Mother 44

Sister 12

Brothe 6
r