question_answer 8)

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 mainly give energy to our body. Wheat, rice, pulses, etc contain carbohydrates whereas ghee, oil, groundnut, etc contain fats. (b) Proteins and minerals are needed for growth and maintenance of our body. Proteins are body building food items such as pulses and eggs. Milk, banana, spinach, etc are sources of minerals. (c) Vitamin A is required for maintaining good eyesight. It is present in food items such as carrot, milk, fish, etc. (d) Calcium is a mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy. It is present in food items such as milk and cheese.