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प्रश्न
Find out what vitamins are and get the following information.
- Why are vitamins necessary in the diet?
- Which fruits or vegetables should be eaten regularly to get vitamins?
Write a one-page note on the information collected by you. You may take the help of a doctor, a dietician, your teacher or any other person, or from any other source.
उत्तर
- Vitamins are essential nutrients that our body needs to function properly. They help in various bodily functions such as:
- Growth and Development: Vitamins like Vitamin A and D are crucial for growth and development.
- Immune Function: Vitamin C and Vitamin E help in strengthening the immune system.
- Energy Production: B vitamins (like B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12) are important for converting food into energy.
- Cell and Tissue Repair: Vitamins help in repairing damaged tissues and cells, and in maintaining healthy skin, bones, and muscles.
- Vitamin A: Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
- Vitamin C: Found in oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli.
- Vitamin D: Found in fortified dairy products, egg yolks, and mushrooms (though sunlight is also a major source).
- Vitamin E: Found in almonds, sunflower seeds, and spinach.
- Vitamin K: Found in kale, spinach, and broccoli.
- B-Vitamins: Found in whole grains, beans, lentils, spinach, and bananas.
Summary: Vitamins are crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. They support various bodily functions, from boosting the immune system to aiding in energy production and tissue repair. To ensure you get enough vitamins, include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Foods like carrots, oranges, spinach, almonds, and whole grains are excellent sources of different vitamins. Regularly consuming these foods can help keep your body healthy and functioning optimally.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the items of Column I with those given in Column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| Food components | Product(s) of digestion |
| Carbohydrates | Fatty acids and glycerol |
| Proteins | Sugar |
| Fats | Amino acids |
In amoeba, food is digested in the ____________.
Name the following :-
Organisms that can prepare their own food
Name the following :-
Organisms that cannot prepare their own food
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bile juice is produced
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Tongue is attached to the roof of the mouth cavity at the back.
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Taking food into the body.
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Amoeba pushes out _____________ around the food and traps it in a food _____________.
