Food and health
Answer the following questions: 1. Name the various nutrients of the food. Ans: The various nutrients of food are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals . 2. Why are vitamins called protective foods? Ans: Vitamins are called as protective foods because vitamins protect our body from from diseases and keep our body healthy . 3. Name the different types of vitamins. Ans: Different kinds of vitamins are Vitamin A, Citamin B (B-complex), Vitamin C , Vitamin D , Vitamin E, Vitamin K . 4. What are functions of different minerals? Ans: Different minerals have different functions such as Iron builds red blood cell (RBC) Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland which controls the growth of the body . Calcium makes the teeth and bones strong 5. What is roughage? Why is it important? Ans: Roughage keeps the food and waste matter (faeces) moving along the intestines and helps to prevent constipation . 6. Why is water necessary for our body? Ans: Wate