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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Macro and Micro Nutrients.
उत्तर
| Macro Nutrients | Micro Nutrients | |
| i. | They are required in larger quantities. | They are required in very minute quantities. |
| ii. | Energy from macro nutrients is for the metabolic system. Proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of macro-nutrients. | Micro nutrients contribute to body growth and disease prevention. Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of micro-nutrients. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the following term with an example:
Omnivore
Name the sources of the following:
Lactose
The process of intake of food and utilising it for all life processes is called ______.
All the substances in our food which are useful for various bodily processes are called ______.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Causes and symptoms of night blindness, scurvy, rickets, beriberi.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Sensory organ affected due to the deficiency of Vitamin A.
Classify according to food-type.
Cow
Classify according to food-type.
Vulture
Classify according to food-type.
Human
Classify according to food-type.
Lion
Classify according to food type.
Sparrow
Classify according to food-type.
Frog
Why do living organisms need nutrition?
We prepare a variety of foodstuffs and dishes at home. Are we then autotrophic organisms?
Which organisms are greater in number - autotrophs or heterotrophs? Why?
Short Answer Type Questions:
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
Short Answer Type Questions:
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Short Answer Type Questions:
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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.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (1) | Fats | (a) | Jowar |
| (2) | Proteins | (b) | Oil |
| (3) | Vitamins | (c) | Bran of cereals |
| (4) | Minerals | (d) | Pulses |
| (5) | Starchy foods | (e) | Iron |
Choose the correct option.
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Ptyalin: Amylase: Pepsin: ______
The nutrient required in trace amounts to accomplish various body functions is ______.
Pitcher plant traps insects because it
Unscramble the following to form terms related to modes of nutrition.
- RASPAEIT
- ROPEHYTSAP
- TOROPHAUT
- SIBIOMSYS
Which of the following food items does not provide any nutrient?
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Mention two components of food that do not provide nutrients.
