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Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science

Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness revision notes for CBSE Class 11 Home Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Core Concepts: Food, Nutrition.

69 questions84 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Core Concepts: Food, Nutrition, Nutrients, Health and Fitness

  • Food is anything solid or liquid that, after swallowing, digestion, and absorption, supplies essential substances called nutrients and keeps the body well.
  • Food provides energy, supports growth and repair, protects from disease, and helps regulate body functions.
  • Nutrition is the science of food, nutrients, and their action on health.
2

Balanced Diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances

  • A balanced diet includes a variety of foods in adequate amounts and correct proportions to meet the day’s requirements of all essential nutrients.
  • A balanced diet supports good health and provides a safety margin to withstand short periods when food intake is low.
  • If a balanced diet meets the Recommended Dietary Allowances, the safety margin is already included.
3

Basic Food Groups and Food Guide Pyramid

  • A food group is a number of foods sharing common characteristics such as function, nutrient, or source.
  • The five food group classification used in India is a guide to meal planning and varies from country to country.
  • The five basic food groups are cereals, grains and products; pulses and legumes; milk and meat products; fruits and vegetables; fats and sugars.
4

Energy Values of Macronutrients

  • Carbohydrate, protein, and fat are important energy-providing nutrients.
  • Carbohydrate releases 4 Kcal of energy per gram.
  • Protein releases 4 Kcal of energy per gram.

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Key Concepts

Food is anything solid or liquidNutrition is the science of foodsNutrients are the useful componentsA balanced diet includes a varietyRecommended Dietary Allowances are allowances

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness for CBSE Class 11 Home Science?
Key topics in Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness include Core Concepts: Food, Nutrition, Nutrients, Health and Fitness, Balanced Diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances, Basic Food Groups and Food Guide Pyramid, Energy Values of Macronutrients. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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