Date- 12.5.

22 L-20 Food

Pledge- I shall care for the old and infirm.

Ques- Ans

Q1. Define the following-

a. Nutrients – Substances that are present in food and are needed by our body
for good health and growth are called nutrients.
b. Balanced diet – A diet that has all the nutrients, such as carbohydrates,
proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in right amount along with roughage
and water is called a balanced diet.

Q2. What does the food pyramid represent?

Ans. The food pyramid is a triangular representation of all the components of a

healthy and balanced diet.

It indicates the proportions in which food should be consumed daily from

different food groups.

Fats

Proteins

Vitamins and Minerals

Carbohydrates
Q3. Why does our body need calcium and iron?

Ans: Calcium helps in the formation of bones and teeth. Iron helps in the
formation of blood.

Q4. How can we avoid wastage of food? Explain.

Ans. a) We should share the surplus with needy or a food bank.

b) We should only take the portion that we can eat.

c) We should preserve food to increase its shelf life.

Q5. What are the different ways of food preservation?

Ans. The different ways of food preservation are:

 Refrigerating
 Deep freezing
 Drying
 Brining
 Canning and bottling
Q5. Give reasons:-

It is essential for us to eat healthy meals.

Ans. Each type of food helps our body in a particular way. Healthy meals
have a variety of nutrients that help us grow and remain strong.

HOTS

Q1. Who should eat more carbohydrates–rich food items: a labourer or a judge?
Why?
Ans. A Labourer should eat more carbohydrates as he does a lot of physical work
and need more energy. Carbohydrates are energy giving food.

Q2. Who needs to eat more proteins- children or adults?

Ans. Proteins are required for building the body therefore, children need more
proteins as their body is growing.