Solve the cross-word puzzle from the clues given below.
Across
1. Lack of nutrients in our diet over a long period causes these diseases. (10)
2. Rice and potato are rich in this type of carbohydrate. (6)
3. Deficiency disease in bones making it become soft and bent. (7)
4. The diet that provides all the nutrients that our body needs, in right quantities, along with adequate amount of roughage and water. (8, 4)
5. Deficiency disease with bleeding gums. (6)
6. Disease caused due to deficiency of iodine. (6)
Down
7. Starch and sugar in our food are rich in this type of energy giving nutrient. (13)
8. The term given to the useful components of food. (9)
9. The disease caused by deficiency of iron in diet. (7)
10. Green leafy vegetables, liver and apples are rich in this mineral. (4)
11. Deficiency disease caused due to lack of vitamin in the diet. (8)
Important Questions on Components of Food
Observe the items given in the figure below carefully and answer the question.
Food item rich in carbohydrates is _____. (Milk/ Papaya/ Chapati/ Eggs)
Observe the items given in the figure below carefully and answer the question.
_____ is a rich source of fat. (butter/ milk/ spinach)
Observe the items given in the figure below carefully and answer the question.
_____ (fruit) is a rich source of vitamin A.
Observe the items given in the figure below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Spinach is a good source of the mineral _____.
