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NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

45 flashcards for Food and Its Nutrients (NIOS Class 10 Home Science) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is food?"

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Introduction to foodImportance of foodNutrientsCarbohydratesCarbohydrate typesCarbohydrate energy valueCarbohydrate requirementProteins
Card 1Introduction to food

What is food?

Answer

Food satisfies hunger, gives energy for work, helps growth and repair of tissues, gives strength to fight disease, and also has social and psychological functions.

Card 2Importance of food

Why is food important for healthy living?

Answer

Food provides energy, supports growth, repairs worn out tissues, helps the body function normally, and protects against disease. It also gives mental satisfaction and emotional security.

Card 3Nutrients

What are nutrients?

Answer

Nutrients are invisible compounds in food that are necessary for keeping the body healthy. The common nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water.

Card 4Carbohydrates

Why do we need carbohydrates?

Answer

Carbohydrates are the main energy-giving nutrients. They provide fuel for daily activities and keep the body working throughout the day.

Card 5Carbohydrate types

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

Answer

There are two types of carbohydrates: sugar and starch. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, while starch is a complex sugar. Digestion breaks starch into glucose, which is absorbed in blood and gives ener…

Card 6Carbohydrate energy value

How much energy does 1 gram of carbohydrate give?

Answer

1 gram carbohydrate = 4 kcal.

Card 7Carbohydrate requirement

How much carbohydrate does an adult need in a day?

Answer

An adult person needs 400-420 gms of carbohydrates everyday.

Card 8Proteins

Why are proteins important in the diet?

Answer

Proteins are needed for growth, making new cells, repairing old and damaged cells, healing wounds, and making blood, enzymes, and hormones.

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What are the important topics in Food and Its Nutrients for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Food and Its Nutrients include Food and its importance, Nutrients and their main groups, Carbohydrates, Proteins. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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