3 Health and Dietetics
Exercises
1 (A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word from the given brackets :
(nerve impulses,Fibre, food science and Dietetics, 1200, carbohydrates)
(1)
Food science and Dietetics is the scientific study of various food
components, their nature and properties .
(2) Sodium is an essential chemical that conducts
nerve impulses in the
body.
(3)
Carbohydrates give us quick energy and keep the body warm.
(4)
Fibre also comes from fruits, vegetables and their skin.
(5) Women need
1200 mg of calcium per day.
Q. 1 (B) Match the pairs:
| Group ‘A’ |
Answers |
Group ‘B’ |
| (1) Suitable daily diet |
Cow milk , cow ghee |
(a) Popped husked rice |
| (2) Vitamin C |
Water soluble vitamin |
(b) Abstention from eating |
| (3) Light meals |
Popped husked rice |
(c) Cow milk , cow ghee |
| (4) Anashana |
Abstention from eating |
(d) Vitamins and minerals |
| (5) Micronutrients |
Vitamins and minerals |
(e) Water soluble vitamin |
Q. 2.Answer the following questions in one sentence :
(1)What is a balanced diet?
Ans.
A balanced diet is one that includes a variety of foods in appropriate
proportions to provide the necessary nutrients for over all health.
(2) Write the signs of complete digestion of food.
Ans.
i)Feeling hungry
ii)no blotting
iii)feeling of lightness
(3) What is pathya aahar (food regime)?
Ans.
Pathya aahar is an ayurvedic dietary regime for well-being, tailored
to individual needs and constitution.
(4) How, do anti-oxidants help our body?
Ans.
Anti-oxidants neutralize harmful free radicals, protecting cells and
reducing oxidative stress in our bodies.
3. Answerin brief :
(1)Write information about any one macronutrient and its functions.
Ans.
Proteins are a macronutrient crucial for building and repairing tissues,
supporting immune function, and acting as enzymes and hormones.
(2) What are the types of vitamins and write their importance.
Ans.
There are various types of vitamins (A,B,C,D,E and k), each with unique
functions, such as supporting immunity (vitamin c), and skin health (vitamin
E).
(3) Write the names of any two minerals, their information,
sources and functions.
Ans.
i) Iron: Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the blood, found
in foods like red meat and spinach.
ii) Calcium: Calcium supports bone health, found in daily
products, and aids in muscle function.