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Food and Its Nutrients

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Food and its importance

  • Food gives energy for work and daily activities.
  • Food helps in growth and repair of tissues.
  • Food gives strength to fight diseases.
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2. Nutrients and their main groups

  • Nutrients are invisible compounds in food necessary for keeping the body healthy.
  • The common nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water.
  • Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are energy-giving nutrients.
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3. Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates provide energy for the body.
  • There are two types of carbohydrates: sugar and starch.
  • Sugar is a simple carbohydrate.
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4. Proteins

  • Proteins are needed for muscle building and repair of worn out cells and tissues.
  • Proteins are needed for making blood, enzymes and hormones.
  • Animal proteins come from meat, egg, fish, poultry, milk, curd and cheese.

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Food gives energy for workNutrients are invisible compounds in foodCarbohydrates are the main energyProteins help in making new cellsFats are concentrated sources of energy

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