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The major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear is _________

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  1. Vitamins

  2. Minerals

  3. Salt

  4. Protein

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proteins are called the building blocks of body. They are needed for growth and development and to repair the normal wear and tear of the body. The body needs to digest proteins to make them available to fulfill these functions. Protein is the important part of the diet as it helps in building muscles. Hence, proteins are the major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear.

So, the correct answer is 'Protein'.

A B
Spinach Roughage
Milk Iodine
Salt Iron
Whole grain Calcium
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  1. i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d

  2. i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

  3. i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

  4. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(i)Spinach-(c)iron -Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron. Spinach contains iron absorption inhibiting-substance, oxalate which can bind to the iron to form ferrous oxalate.

(ii)Milk-(d)calcium -Milk and other dairy products are sources of calcium. Calcium is a mineral that the body needs for numerous functions, including building and maintaining bones and teeth, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the regulation of the heart’s rhythm.
(iii)Salt-(b)iodine-Table salt contains a minute amount of the element iodine. Iodine intake in form of iodised salt prevents iodine deficiency. This deficiency may cause thyroid gland problems,
(Iv)Whole grain-(a)roughage-Fibre, also known as roughage, is the part of plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans) that the body can't break down.
So, the correct option is 'i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a'.

Fibre in diet can be obtained through

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  1. Vegetables

  2. Fruits

  3. Cereals

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Good sources include wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, the skins of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried beans and wholegrain foods. Most plant-based foods, such as oatmeal and beans, contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fibers helps to increase bowel movement and helps in digestion. So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Mineral salts contribute in regulating body processes.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The body uses minerals to perform many different functions from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat. 

So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Some fruits and raw vegetables should be included in the diet because 

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  1. Vitamin A is present in this fruits and vegetables.

  2. Minerals are present only in raw vegetables.

  3. Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking.

  4. Starch is not present in this food.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. So it gets passed out of the body through urine and sweat. Even if it is taken as in cooked food, it gets destroyed on cooking. So it is required to include raw fruits and vegetables in the diet.
So the correct answer is 'Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking'.

Which ones function as regulators?

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  1. Carbohydrates

  2. Lipids

  3. Proteins

  4. Vitamins and minerals

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vitamins and minerals function as regulators in growth and development process in living being. They also act as catalyst for various processes. Vitamin D acts as regulator in mineral metabolism. Some forms of vitamin A acts as regulator in growth and differentiation process. Minerals are part of enzymes that are part of many physiological processes.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

The food sources which are rich in vitamins are 

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  1. Eggs

  2. Lemon

  3. Fish oil

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Eggs also called as referred as nature's multivitamin due to the presence of vitamins. One large egg contain vitamin B like: B12, B2, B5 and vitamin A.  
Lemon is a good source of vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid. Whereas fish oil contain vitamin A and D. 
So the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Which of the following is/are incorrect statement(s)?
i. Fried food is good for health.
ii. Vitamins protect us from diseases.
iii. Water helps in digestion of food.
iv. Spices are obtained from animals.

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  1. i and iv

  2. ii and iii

  3. iv only

  4. i and iii

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fried foods contain high fat, calories and salt. They are cooked in hydrogenated fats(transfats). Eating them can put at a higher risk of developing diseases like heart diseases, diabetes etc.

spices are the substances which are used for colouring, preserving and flavouring the food. They may be in the form of seeds, fruit, leaves, barks etc. They are naturally obtained from plants.
So, the correct option is 'i and iv'.