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Food and Its Nutrients — Study Plan

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

A step-by-step study plan for Food and Its Nutrients, NIOS Class 10 Home Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

45 questions45 flashcards7 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Food and its importance, 2. Nutrients and their main groups, 3. Carbohydrates.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Food and Its Nutrients after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Food gives energy for work.
  • Food helps in growth and repair of tissues.
  • Food gives strength to fight disease.
  • Nutrition explains the use of food in the body.
  • Nutrients are invisible compounds needed for health.
  • The common nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water.
  • Carbohydrates are energy-giving nutrients.
  • There are two types: sugar and starch.
  • Sugar is simple carbohydrate.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Water is a nutrient because the body needs it every day.

Fat is the main source of energy in the body because it gives the most energy per gram.

Sugar and starch are the same type of carbohydrate, so there is no need to separate them.

Memory Tips

Functions of food

Common nutrients

Water as essential but not a nutrient

Carbohydrates as energy-giving food

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How should I revise Food and Its Nutrients for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Food and Its Nutrients. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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