Food: Where Does It Come From?
Extra Q & A
Q1: Why do we need food?
Answer: We need food
a. To get energy
b. To do work
c. To repair our body
Q2: Categorize the nutrients on the basis of their functions.
Answer: The nutrients on the basis of their functions are-
a. Energy Giving Food – Carbohydrates and Fats
b. Body Building Food - Proteins
c. Protective Food – Vitamins and Minerals
Q3: Name the food items which are the rich sources of energy giving food.
Answer: The food items which are the rich sources of energy giving foods are rice, wheat, corn, potato, sugar, bread etc.
Q4: Name the food items which are the rich sources of body building food.
Answer: The food items which are the rich sources of body building food are milk, egg, cheese, fish, beans and pulses.