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Nutrition

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

Complete topic list for Nutrition in ICSE Class 9 Biology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Nutrition

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1. Basic ideas: nutrition, food, and diet

  • Nutrition is the supply of essential chemical compounds to the body.
  • Food is any substance eaten or drunk that contains nutrients.
  • Diet is the combination of food items eaten in meals.
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2. Classes of nutrients

  • The six classes of food substances are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, mineral salts, vitamins, and water.
  • Carbohydrates and fats mainly provide energy.
  • Proteins are needed for growth and repair.
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3. Carbohydrates: sugars, starch, cellulose, and glycogen

  • Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio 2:1.
  • Monosaccharides are simple sugars and have the general formula C6H12O6.
  • Glucose is the simplest and most common sugar and is called grape-sugar.
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4. Fats, proteins, and energy value

  • Fats contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but with much less oxygen than carbohydrates.
  • One mole of fat releases 9.45 Kcal of energy, which is more than carbohydrates.
  • Fats store energy and also act as a solvent for fat-soluble vitamins.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Nutrition as the supply of essential nutrients to the body for growth, repair, energy, protection, and proper functioning

Nutrition, food and dietNeed of nutritionClasses of nutrientsCarbohydratesSugarsProteinsFatsMineral salts

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What are the important topics in Nutrition for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Nutrition covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Nutrition — ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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