Question 2: Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Answer:
(a) Carbohydrates and fats
These are the two main nutrients which provides the energy to our body. These nutrients mainly found in potato, ghee, milk, sugarcane etc.
(b) Protein
Protein is the main nutrient which helps in growth and maintenance of tissues and cells of our body. For example: milk, cheese, fish etc.
(c) Vitamin A
Vitamins protect our body against diseases and is also responsible for good eye sight. Due to the deficiency of this vitamin, people may suffer from loss of his vision. It is commonly found in green leafy vegetables, milk, fish etc. which keeps our skin and eye sight healthy.
(d) Calcium
Calcium keeps teeth and bones strong. Due to the deficiency of calcium bones become too weak and tooth decay can also occurs. To keep teeth and bones strong we should eat milk, egg, soyabean etc.
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