Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Differentiate between Macro and Micro Nutrients.
Solution
| 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. |
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Marasmus is due to deficiency of:
(a) Vitamin C
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fat
(d) Food
Explain the following term with an example:
Carnivore
Distinguish between the following:
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
Name the sources of the following:
Lactose
The process of intake of food and utilising it for all life processes is called ______.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins/minerals present in milk.
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.
Foods required to prevent the above diseases.
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.
Tiger
Classify according to food-type.
Vulture
Classify according to food-type.
Fungus
Classify according to food type.
Sparrow
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
Name two energy-providing nutrients.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
Write two sources of Vitamin B.
Short Answer Type Questions:
What are the functions of proteins?
Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.
Choose the correct option.
Acinar cells are present in ______.
The nutrient required in trace amounts to accomplish various body functions is ______.
Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I (Food componets) | Column II (Gross calorific value) | ||
| i. | Proteins | a. | 9.45 Kcal/g |
| ii. | Carbohy drates | b. | 4.1 Kcal/g |
| iii. | Fats | c. | 5.65 Kcal/g |
Explain the process of nutrition in Amoeba.
Organisms that prepare food for themselves using simple naturally available raw materials are referred to as
Unscramble the following word related to component of food and write it in the space provided.
nitesturn - ______
Tasty food is not always nutritious and nutritious food may not always be tasty to eat. Comment with examples.
Mention two components of food that do not provide nutrients.
‘Water does not provide nutrients, yet it is an important component of food’. Explain.
The lipids can provide a maximum of ______ of energy.
Try growing a sweet potato just in water. Describe your experiment and observations.
