Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our bodies.
(c) A vitamin is required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body: Carbohydrates

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body: Proteins

(c) A vitamin is required for maintaining good eyesight: Vitamin A

(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy: Calcium


Explanation:

Calcium is a very important mineral for forming and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Milk and milk products such as cheese, buttermilk, and yogurt are the best sources of calcium.

Other calcium-rich foods are
•    Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, collard green, and okra
•    Seeds such as chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds
•    Soya beans and its products such as soya paneer (tofu) and soya milk
•    Nuts such as almonds and dried figs
•    Fish with eatable bones such as sardines and pilchards


 Vitamin A

• Vitamin A is important for growth and development, for good vision, and for maintaining the immune system.

• Sources of vitamin A are cod liver oil, ghee, sweet potato, carrot, kale, spinach, pumpkin, butter, egg, and apricot.

• Deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness and xerophthalmia.

Updated on: 09-Jan-2023

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