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Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts

CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Health, Well-being, and Health Care

  • Health means complete mental, physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
  • Health is a fundamental human right.
  • Disease is a disruption in the normal functioning of the body.
2

Nutrition, Nutrients, and Malnutrition

  • Nutrition and health are closely linked.
  • There are more than 50 nutrients in food.
  • Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients.
3

Nutritional Problems and Their Consequences

  • One-third of babies born in India are low birth weight, meaning less than 2500 gms.
  • Undernutrition affects body weight, immunity, cognitive development, and can cause disability.
  • Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness.
4

Hygiene, Sanitation, and Food Safety

  • Hygiene has personal and environmental aspects.
  • Environmental hygiene includes physical and biological factors in home and community settings.
  • Safe drinking water and sanitation are essential for health.

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Key Concepts

Health is complete mentalPrimary health care is the firstNutrition supports growthMalnutrition is a deviation from normalUndernutrition reduces body weight and harms

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