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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
Explain the following term with an example:
Omnivore
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Herbivore and Carnivore
Distinguish between the following:
Assimilation and Absorption
Name the sources of the following:
Cellulose
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Foods required to prevent the above diseases.
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Essential mineral for healthy bones and teeth.
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Tiger
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Goat
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Lion
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Sparrow
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Name two food items which provide fats.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
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| Column A | Column B | ||
| (1) | Fats | (a) | Jowar |
| (2) | Proteins | (b) | Oil |
| (3) | Vitamins | (c) | Bran of cereals |
| (4) | Minerals | (d) | Pulses |
| (5) | Starchy foods | (e) | Iron |
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| 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 |
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- Most animals are autotrophs.
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- Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis.
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
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