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Food Groups — Concept Maps

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

4 concept maps of Food Groups for NIOS Class 10 Home Science, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Five Food Groups – Complete Overview

Five Food Groups – Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Food Groups
    • Cereals and Grains
      • Rice and Wheat
      • Ragi Bajra Maize
      • Brown Rice and Daliya
      • Nutrients: Carbohydrates
      • Nutrients: Vitamin B and Fibre
    • Pulses and Legumes
      • Arhar Urad Moong
      • Rajmah and Soyabean
      • Chana and Cowpea
      • Nutrients: Protein
      • Nutrients: Iron and Fibre
    • Milk Egg and Meat
      • Milk Curd Paneer
      • Eggs and Cheese
      • Chicken Fish Meat
      • Nutrients: Protein and Calcium
      • Nutrients: Vitamin A and B
    • Fruits and Vegetables
      • Citrus: Orange Guava Amla
      • Yellow: Mango Papaya
      • Green Leafy: Spinach Fenugreek
      • Roots: Potato Carrot
      • Nutrients: Vitamins and Minerals
    • Fats and Sugar
      • Ghee Butter Oils
      • Sugar Jaggery Honey
      • Nutrients: Carbohydrates and Fats
      • Use in Least Quantity

Mind map showing the reasons for organizing foods into groups and their practical benefits

Mind map showing the reasons for organizing foods into groups and their practical benefits

The map in words

  • Why Food Groups
    • Nutrient Functions
      • Energy production
      • Body building
      • Disease protection
    • Food Variety
      • Different nutrients
      • Balanced intake
      • Health maintenance
    • Practical Benefits
      • Easy meal planning
      • Simple selection
      • Budget management

Flowchart showing the three main functions of food and examples of each category

Flowchart showing the three main functions of food and examples of each category

The map in words

  • Food Functions
    • Energy-giving
      • Carbs & Fats
        • Rice, Wheat, Ghee
    • Body-building
      • Proteins
        • Dal, Eggs, Meat
    • Protective
      • Vitamins & Minerals
        • Fruits, Vegetables

Food groups and balanced meal planning

Food groups and balanced meal planning

The map in words

  • Food groups and balanced meal planning
    • Three food functions
    • Five food group system
    • Cereals
    • Pulses and legumes
    • Milk, egg and meat products
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Fats and sugar
    • Food exchange

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Food Groups for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Food Groups include Classification of Food Groups, Major Food Groups and Their Nutrients, Food Exchange and Food Pyramid, Meal Planning and Family Needs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Food Groups show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Food Groups connect: Five Food Groups – Complete Overview; Mind map showing the reasons for organizing foods into groups and their practical benefits. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Food Groups for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Food Groups. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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