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प्रश्न
Why are proteins necessary in our food? Name one protein deficiency disease of young children.
उत्तर
Proteins are the body building foods. They provide the chemical material for the growth and repair of body cells and tissues. At the time of emergency, proteins can also be oxidized in the body to release energy.
Protein deficiency disease of young children: Kwashiorkor
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or False (F).
Kwashiorkor is a severe vitamin deficiency disease.
Name the mineral element that is needed for the following respectively:
Strong teeth
Name the mineral element that is needed for the following respectively:
Proper working of thyroid
Name the nutrients whose deficiencies cause the following diseases in humans:
Pellagra
Complete the following table by filling the blanks:
|
Mineral |
Function |
Rich Source |
|
Iodine |
__________ |
___________ |
|
___________ |
Formation of haemoglobin |
___________ |
|
Calcium |
__________ |
___________ |
|
Potassium |
__________ |
__________ |
Put a tick (✓) against the most appropriate alternative in the following statement.
Proteins of the milk are converted into curd by the enzyme
Write True or False in the following statement
Carbohydrates are digested into glucose
The question has four options. Choose the correct answer:
Vitamin essential for food clotting is
