Question

Suraj has been asked by his class teacher to prepare a report on the importance of nutrients in our diet. He prepared a detailed chart about the nutrients, their functions, sources of food and the diseases caused by their deficiencies.

Based on this, answer the following questions:

1. Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin K

2. Which of the following is a non-nutritive component of diet?

1. Artificial sweeteners
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Proteins

3. Which macro nutrient is required for growth and maintenance of tissues?

1. Water
2. Fat
3. Protein
4. Vitamin

4. Deficiency of Vitamin D in the body may lead to which of the following diseases?

1. Scurvy
2. Rickets
3. Beri-beri
4. Night blindness

Answer 1

1. Vitamin B
   Explanation: Vitamin B is water-soluble. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins.
2. Artificial sweeteners
   Explanation: Artificial sweeteners are non-nutritive components used as sugar substitutes and do not provide the same nourishment as the major nutrients. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are nutritive components.
3. Protein
   Explanation: Protein supports the growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues. 
4. Rickets
   Explanation: Vitamin D helps the body use calcium and supports strong bones. Its deficiency can cause rickets; scurvy is linked to vitamin C deficiency, beri-beri to vitamin B₁ deficiency, and night blindness to vitamin A deficiency.