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Question
Given below are certain food items required for proper nourishment of adolescents. Name the nutrients present in the food items and write their functions.
| S. No. | Food items | Major Nutrient | Functions |
| 1. | Pulses and nuts | ||
| 2. | Oranges and Amla | ||
| 3. | Sugar, Roti | ||
| 4. | Oils | ||
| 5. | Vegetables |
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Solution
| S. No. | Food items | Major Nutrient | Functions |
| 1. | Pulses and nuts | Proteins | Growth, repair of body cells |
| 2. | Oranges and Amla | Iron and Vitamins | Formation of blood keep the body healthy |
| 3. | Sugar, Roti | Carbohydrates | Provide energy |
| 4. | Oils | Fats | Provide energy |
| 5. | Vegetables | Vitamins and Minerals | Keeps the body healthy and disease free. |
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| 1. | Calcium | a. | Salt |
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