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Food and Its Nutrients — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

What Food and Its Nutrients covers in NIOS Class 10 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.

45 questions45 flashcards7 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Food and Its Nutrients

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Food and Its Nutrients

FoodNutrition and nutrientsCarbohydratesProteinsFatsMineralsVitaminsDietary fibre

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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.
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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