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NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

34 flashcards for Food Groups (NIOS Class 10 Home Science) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What are the three broad groups of food based"

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Card 1Food classification

What are the three broad groups of food based on function?

Answer

Food items are broadly divided into three groups: energy giving food, body building food, and regulatory and protective foods.

Card 2Food classification

Which food group gives energy and what nutrients does it mainly provide?

Answer

Energy giving food includes cereals, fats, and sugar. It mainly provides carbohydrates and fats.

Card 3Food classification

Which food group helps in body building?

Answer

Body building food includes pulses, milk, meat, and chicken. These foods mainly provide proteins.

Card 4Food classification

Which food group acts as regulatory and protective food?

Answer

Fruits and vegetables are regulatory and protective foods because they provide vitamins and minerals.

Card 5Food groups

What is the five food group system?

Answer

The five food group system classifies food into cereals, grains and their products; pulses and legumes; milk, egg and meat products; fruits and vegetables; and fats and sugar.

Card 6Cereals

Why are cereals called the main source of energy in the diet?

Answer

Cereals form the bulk of the diet and are eaten in large quantities. They mainly provide carbohydrates, so they become the main source of energy.

Card 7Cereals

Why should cereals be eaten in unrefined form?

Answer

Whole cereals contain fibre and vitamin B. Refining removes much of this fibre and vitamin B, so whole wheat flour, home pounded rice, parboiled rice, daliya, and brown rice are better choices than ma…

Card 8Food combination

What happens when cereals are combined with pulses or vegetables?

Answer

The nutritive quality of the meal improves. Such combinations give better protein quality and make the meal more balanced.

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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.
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There are 34 flashcards for Food Groups covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown 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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