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NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

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

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

Topics in Food Groups

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1. Classification of Food Groups

  • Food items are broadly divided into three groups based on function: energy giving, body building, and regulatory/protective.
  • There is also a five food group system used for classification.
  • Energy giving foods mainly include cereals, fats, and sugar.
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2. Major Food Groups and Their Nutrients

  • Cereals include rice, wheat, ragi, bajra, maize, jowar, barley, rice flakes, and wheat flour.
  • All cereals give the same nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin B, iron, and fibre.
  • Cereals are the main source of energy because they are eaten in large quantity.
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3. Food Exchange and Food Pyramid

  • Food Exchange means substitution of one food item with another within the same food group so that the nutrients provided are approximately the same.
  • Examples of food exchange include milk or milk products with cereals, or one fruit with another fruit from the same group.
  • Guddi, Arul, and Sugna show food exchange because each breakfast includes a cereal with milk or a milk product.
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4. Meal Planning and Family Needs

  • Meal planning must consider age, sex, seasonal availability, weather, occupation, physiological needs, and family income.
  • People eat according to age: babies, children, adolescents, adults, and old persons need different types and amounts of food.
  • A man requires more protein and energy than a woman because his body is more muscular.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Food groups and balanced meal planning

Three food functionsFive food group systemCerealsPulses and legumesMilk, egg and meat productsFruits and vegetablesFats and sugarFood exchange

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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.
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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