Question: Tell me the main components of diet?
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- Protein, Carb, Fat, Vitamin, Mineral Salt, Water
Question – What is meant by balanced diet?
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- A diet which provides a person with all the essential elements for the body in appropriate quantities is called a balanced diet.
Question: Tell me any 5 things to do while taking a balanced diet?
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- A balanced diet provides energy to our body
- Balanced diet helps in growth and development of the body
- It repairs damaged tissues
- Keeps the body healthy
- Increases the body's metabolism
- Helps in maintaining proper weight
Question: Tell the main sources of protein, fat and carbohydrate?
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1. Protein
- Milk
- Dairy products
- Meat
- Lentils
- oil seeds
2. Fats
- Meat
- Eggs
- fish
- Dairy products
- Vegetable Oil
3. Carbohydrates
- Wheat
- Maize
- Gram
- Millet
- Potato
- Sweet Potato
- Sugar
Question - What is carbohydrate? Tell its different types?
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- Carbohydrates are a major part of our diet.
- It provides instant energy to our body
- 1 gram of carbohydrate provides approximately 4 calories of energy.
- After digestion it gets converted into glucose
Types of Carbohydrates
1. Sugar or simple carbohydrates - Glucose, fructose, sucrose and maltose. These are soluble in water. Sources - Juicy fruits, sugarcane, beetroot, mango and grains
2. Complex carbohydrates: These are not soluble in water. Starch, glycogen and cellulose are the main sources. Source: Potato, sweet potato, beetroot, wheat etc.
Question: Tell the functions of carbohydrates?
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- The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for various bodily functions.
- 1 gram of carbohydrate provides approximately 4 calories of energy.
- Carbohydrates provide 60% to 70% of the total calories we get from our food.
- If we do not take carbohydrates in proper amount then protein will leave its main function and start providing energy to our body.
- Therefore, we can say that carbohydrates free proteins for other functions.
Question - What is the meaning of nutrition? How many types are there?
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- Nutrition- is the study of nutrients present in food. It is a dynamic process in which food is eaten, digested, absorbed and nutrients are used for growth and development.
Types of nutrients
1. Macro
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
- Water
2. Micro (Micro)
- Vitamins
- Mineral
Question – What is the difference between macro and micro nutrients?
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1. Macro nutrients
- The nutrients which are present in large quantities in our food or which are required by our body in large quantities are called macro or macro nutrients.
- Such as carbohydrates, proteins, fat and water.
2. Micronutrients
- The nutrients which our body needs in very small quantities are called micronutrients.
- Like vitamins and minerals.
Question: What are the main functions of proteins?
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- Protein is required for formation of new tissues in the body, repair of damaged tissues, physical growth and maintenance of the body and for continuous growth from childhood to adulthood. Regular intake of protein in the diet is essential.
- Enzymes and hormones are chemicals composed of proteins.
- Haemoglobin is a red coloured protein-rich substance present in the blood.
- Protein can be used to provide energy to the body.
- 1 gram protein provides 4 calories of energy.
- If we do not take proper amount of carbohydrate in our diet
- Then the protein leaves its main function and starts providing energy to the body.
Question: Tell the functions of fat?
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- Fat is a macronutrient.
- Fat is very essential for many functions of the body.
- 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories of energy.
- Fat keeps us warm and protects soft organs.
- Fat also helps in the production of hormones.
Question – What is meant by Vitamin?
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- These are the components of food that are required by all living organisms in small quantities.
- Chemically these are organic compounds.
- A compound that cannot be produced by the body in sufficient quantity but must be taken in the form of food is called a vitamin.
There are two types of vitamins
1. Water soluble vitamins- Vitamin B Vitamin C
2. Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin A, D, E and Vitamin K
Q. What is meant by mineral salts?
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- Micronutrients are nutrients that are needed throughout life, but in very small quantities
- Unlike macronutrients, it is an essential mineral that is consumed in very small quantities by the human body.
macro mineral salts
- Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium Phosphorus, Iodine, Iron, Copper
Question: Tell me the measures for weight control?
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- Exercising
- Consuming fewer calories
- Avoiding Junk Food
- do not eat frequently
- Avoid high carb foods
- do not use narcotics
- Active Routines
Question: What is the meaning of dieting?
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- Eating less to make your body look fit and to develop a good personality is called a snack
- This is mainly done for the purpose of reducing weight
Question: Tell me the disadvantages of dieting?
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