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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Macro and Micro Nutrients.
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उत्तर
| Macro Nutrients | Micro Nutrients | |
| i. | They are required in larger quantities. | They are required in very minute quantities. |
| ii. | Energy from macro nutrients is for the metabolic system. Proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of macro-nutrients. | Micro nutrients contribute to body growth and disease prevention. Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of micro-nutrients. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the one-word substitute for the following:
Insect-eating organism.
Name the sources of the following:
Lactose
Carbohydrates and _______ provide _______ to our body.
In the food pyramid, cereals are given the maximum space because they fulfill our ______ requirement.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
The nutrient present in citrous fruits.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins/minerals present in milk.
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Foods required to prevent the above diseases.
Pulses are a very good source of ______.
Classify according to food-type.
Tiger
Classify according to food-type.
Bacteria
Classify according to food-type.
Buffalo
Why do living organisms need nutrition?
Explain the various steps of nutrition in animals.
Give reasons.
Butterflies have a long tube-like proboscis.
Which organisms are greater in number - autotrophs or heterotrophs? Why?
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
Name two sources of proteins provided by animals.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
Which type of food is called body-building food?
Short Answer Type Questions:
Excess intake of fats is harmful to the body because it causes obesity. Would it be harmful to the body to take too much of proteins or vitamins in the diet?
Short Answer Type Questions:
A patient had stunted growth, swelling on the face, discolouration of hair, and skin disease. The doctor advised him to eat a lot of pulses, grams, egg white, milk, etc. What is wrong with the patient? Explain.
Short Answer Type Questions:
What are the functions of minerals?
Name the following:
The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
Name the following:
The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
Choose the correct option.
Select odd one out on the basis of digestive functions of tongue.
Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I (Food componets) | Column II (Gross calorific value) | ||
| i. | Proteins | a. | 9.45 Kcal/g |
| ii. | Carbohy drates | b. | 4.1 Kcal/g |
| iii. | Fats | c. | 5.65 Kcal/g |
In the absence of which of the following will photosynthesis not occur in leaves?
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- All green plants can prepare their own food.
- Most animals are autotrophs.
- Carbon dioxide is not required for photosynthesis.
- Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis.
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
When we observe the lower surface of a leaf through a magnifying lens we see numerous small openings. Which of the following is the term given to such openings?
Read the food items given below:
- Wheat
- Ghee
- Iodised salt
- Spinach (palak)
Which of the above food items are “energy giving foods”?
