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Nutrition, Health and Well-being

CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science

Complete topic list for Nutrition, Health and Well-being in CBSE Class 11 Home Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Home Science

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Chapter Concept Map: Nutrition, Health and Well-being of Children, Chapter Overview: Nutrition, Health and Well-Being of Children, Nutrition and Child Health — Chapter Overview. These are the concepts CBSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Nutrition, Health and Well-being — CBSE Class 11 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 111 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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