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Nutrition, Health and Well-being — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science

What Nutrition, Health and Well-being covers in CBSE Class 11 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

111 questions84 flashcards9 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Nutrition, Health and Well-being

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1. Core idea of nutrition and child well-being

  • Nutrition means food at work: the body takes in nutrients and uses them for growth, repair, and well-being.
  • Children need careful nutrition because growth and mental development are rapid.
  • Adequate nutrition supports organs, thinking ability, disease resistance, energy, and positive behaviour.
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2. Infancy: feeding, nutrients, and breast feeding

  • Infancy covers birth to 12 months and is marked by very rapid growth.
  • Infants require twice as many calories per kg of body weight as an adult doing heavy work.
  • Breast milk is the best food for infants because it is easily absorbed and nutritionally balanced.
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3. Infant nutritional needs and complementary foods

  • Infants need protein for muscular growth, calcium for healthy bones, and iron for blood volume growth.
  • Infant requirements are based on breast milk composition.
  • A well-nourished mother supports the baby’s nutrition through breast milk.
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4. Infants: common health problems and deficiency diseases

  • Diarrhoea causes loss of water and electrolytes and is a major cause of infant mortality.
  • Nutritional factors play a role in tuberculosis, especially in food-shortage populations.
  • Primary herpes simplex can affect children who are suffering from malnutrition.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Nutrition, health and well-being of children from infancy to school age

Introduction to nutritionInfancyBreast feedingLow birth weight infantComplementary feedingLow cost complementary foodsImmunisationInfant and child health problems

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What are the important topics in Nutrition, Health and Well-being for CBSE Class 11 Home Science?
Key topics in Nutrition, Health and Well-being include Core idea of nutrition and child well-being, Infancy: feeding, nutrients, and breast feeding, Infant nutritional needs and complementary foods, Infants: common health problems and deficiency diseases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Nutrition, Health and Well-being for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 111 practice questions on Nutrition, Health and Well-being. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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