Solution of Chapter 2. Components of Food (NCERT - Science Book)

Name the major nutrients in our food.

Name the following: The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.

Name the following: The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.

Name the following: A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

Name the following: A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

Name two foods each rich in:

(A). Fats (B). Starch (C). Dietary fibre (D). Protein.

Tick (√) the statements that are correct.

a. By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body ( )

b. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet ( )

c. Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items ( ).

d. Meats alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body ( ).

Fill in the blanks:

a. ______ is caused by deficiency of vitamin D.

b. Deficiency of _______ causes a disease known as beri-beri.

c. Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as ______.

d. Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of _______ in our food.