Nutrients and Foodstuffs
Nutrients and Foodstuffs: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as the role of calcium in our body, role of iodine in our body, role of vitamin B complex, role of vitamin C, and role of vitamin D.
Important Questions on Nutrients and Foodstuffs
Name some potassium-rich foods.
Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.
List some fat-soluble vitamins.
Water-insoluble vitamins are soluble in
Define two types of vitamins based on solubility.
Vitamin C is _____ soluble vitamin.
Mention some water-soluble vitamins.
_____ (Iron/Magnesium) is a major component of blood.
Which mineral is required for the formation of haemoglobin?
The deficiency of Vitamin B causes beriberi or scurvy-
Fill in the blanks using the words given below:
(energy, vitamin D, Minerals, Protein, Water)
The _____ helps in the formation of teeth, bones and blood.
The element copper takes part in the formation of haemoglobin in the blood.
Solve the jumbled word and complete the sentence.
We get _____ from seafood, iodised salt, etc. (IDINEO)
In our daily diet, the quantity of food rich in carbohydrates should be the same as the quantity of food rich in minerals.
Which of the following minerals’ play an important role in the formation of our bones?
Tooth decay as shown in the above picture can be avoided by drinking
In what quantity does our body need minerals?
