Question

Food is the basic requirement of every individual to fulfil the energy needs and to meet the development of the body. The nutritious diet directly affects the health of an individual. It contains various types of nutrients in it.

Based on this, choose the correct options:

1. The bottom most part of the food pyramid is occupied by ______ indicating large quantities of intake.

1. carbohydrates
2. vitamins
3. minerals
4. fats

2. Major portion of individual's diet is constituted by ______ nutrients.

1. macro
2. micro
3. water
4. roughage

3. Fat soluble vitamins are ______.

1. Vit A & D
2. Vit A & K
3. Vit E & D
4. Vit A, D, E & K

4. The body building nutrient is ______.

1. Fat
2. vitamin
3. protein
4. mineral

Or

Ghee, Butter, oils are rich sources of ______.

1. Vitamins
2. fats
3. minerals
4. proteins

Answer 1

1. The bottom most part of the food pyramid is occupied by carbohydrates indicating large quantities of intake.

Explanation:

The lowest and widest part of the food pyramid contains bread, cereal, rice, pasta, etc., which are carbohydrate-rich foods. Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, so they are needed in the largest quantity. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients needed in small amounts, and fats form the top, smallest part.

2. Major portion of individual's diet is constituted by macro nutrients.

Explanation:

Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water) are required in large amounts and make up the major portion of the diet. Micronutrients are needed in very small amounts; roughage is fibre, not a major nutrient class.

3. Fat soluble vitamins are Vit A, D, E & K.

Explanation:

These four vitamins are fat-soluble vitamins. They dissolve in fat and are stored in the body. Options (a), (b) and (c) are incomplete lists of fat-soluble vitamins.

4. The body building nutrient is protein.

Explanation:

Proteins are called the building blocks of the body; they help build and repair muscles, bones and tissues. Fats mainly provide energy, and vitamins/minerals regulate body functions.

Or

Ghee, Butter, oils are rich sources of fats.

Explanation:

Ghee, butter and oils are visible fat sources, so they are rich in fats.