Put on your thinking cap
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Explain the main functions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
How is the presence of protein tested in a food sample?
Discuss the functions of the various vitamins and their deficiency leads to over a period of time.
What are deficiency diseases? Explain any three diseases that are caused due to the deficiency of minerals.
Explain a food pyramid with the help of different food groups.
What is the importance of water and roughage in our bodies?
Complete the crossword with the help of the clues provided.
Across
4. This disease is caused by the deficiency of iron.
5. This disease is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C.
7. It is the main source of energy.
9. It is a rich source of fat used in cooking.
11. Some of these are water-soluble and some are fat-soluble.
12. It prevents constipation by adding bulk to the food.
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1. It is the medium of all the chemical reactions taking place in the body.
2. It is needed in small quantity.
3. These are needed for growth.
6. They provide twice the amount of energy as compared to carbohydrates.
8. This is caused due to eating too much carbohydrates.
10. This disease is caused by the deficiency of calcium.
In the food pyramid given, do the following.
a) Label a, b, c, and d.
b) Strikeout the foods that do not fit into each group.
c) Write the functions of foods that fall in a, b, c, and d categories.
