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प्रश्न
Why do living organisms need nutrition?
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उत्तर
Nutrition is the process of uptake of nutrients from food and utilizing them for various functions of the cells. Nutrition is required for purposes like:
- supplying the energy required for doing work
- for growth and development of the body
- to fight diseases
- to replace the damaged cells and repair tissues
संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following:
Herbivore and Carnivore
Name the sources of the following:
Sucrose
Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Essential mineral for healthy bones and teeth.
Pulses are a very good source of ______.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
Name two energy-providing nutrients.
Short Answer Type Questions:
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
Name the following:
The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
Match the following.
| 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 |
Observe the diagram given as Figure and label the following terms given in the box.
| stomatal opening, guard cell |
Paheli avoids eating vegetables but likes to eat biscuits, noodles and white bread. She frequently complains of stomachache and constipation. What are the food items that she should include in her diet to get rid of the problem? Give reason for your answer.
