Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness
CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science
Complete topic list for Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness in CBSE Class 11 Home Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Food, nutrition, health and fitness are interconnected ideas that explain how food supports growth, well-being, and physical ability
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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