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  • Practices that help to ensure cleanliness and good health is known as ...........................
    Hygiene
  • ............................. is the fiber present in food
    Roughage
  • They can be decomposed by microorganisms such as Bacteria and fungi and can be composted to make manure.
    Biodegradable wastes
  • Disease caused due to lack of Protein in the diet.
    Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
  • A state of complete physical and mental well-being
    Health
  • Anaemia is caused due to lack of ........................... in the diet.
    Iron
  • What is the function of Minerals in our body?
    Minerals help in keeping our body healthy.They perform functions such as strengthening the bones and maintaining normal heartbeat.
  • A diet that contains adequate amount of different components of food required for the healthy functioning of our body is called .............
    Balanced diet
  • Excess intake of fatty food can lead to .................................
    Obesity
  • What is the function of protein in our body?
    It is necessary for growth. Our body requires proteins for muscle building and repairing worn-out tissues.
  • ______________ help in strengthening the bones.
    Minerals
  • What would happen if there is a lack of calcium in our body?
    Makes our bones weak and fragile
  • ....................... caused due to lack of iodine in the diet
    Goitre
  • Which food item has protein, fats and minerals? i) Milk ii) Fruits, iii) Rice iv) Sugar
    i) Milk
  • Name four food items rich in Vitamins
    Apples , carrot, grapes, oranges
  • What is the function of carbohydrate in our body?
    It gives energy to our body
  • any two importance of water in our body
    i. It helps to dissolve nutrients present in food ii. It helps to digest food iii. It helps to create saliva iv. It helps to maintain body temperature
  • A disease caused due to lack of vitamin A in the diet.
    Night blindness
  • What is the function of Vitamins in our body?
    Vitamins are essential in small amount for normal growth and development.
  • We need to sleep for..................... hours.
    7-8
  • ........................ helps in proper development of bones and muscles of our body.
    Exercise
  • Two examples of non-biodegradable wastes
    Plasctics/ glass bottles/ rubbers/ cans
  • They cannot be decomposed by microorganisms and cannot be composted.
    Non biodegradable wastes
  • Two examples of biodegradable wastes
    vegetable peels, paper
  • What is the function of Fats in our body?
    It gives energy to our body, store energy and keeps our body warm.
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