1.
If a person is experiencing night blindness, which vitamin deficiency might be responsible ?
2.
Statement I : Water is essential for the proper functioning of our body.
Statement II : Water is a source of energy for our body.
3.
Which of these is a way to avoid wastage of food ?
i) Donating the leftovers
ii) Throwing the access food
iii) Storing the food properly
iv) Planning means effectively
4.
Proteins are useful for
5.
Anaemia is due to deficiency of
6.
If a person is experiencing bleeding gums, which nutrient deficiency might be responsible ?
7.
Raju : “I’ve been feeling really tired lately. May be I should start taking some vitamins.”
Mamatha : “You should talk to your doctor first. Taking too many vitamins can actually be harmful to your health.”
Rajesh : “And make sure you're getting enough nutrients from your diet first. Vitamins should be used to supplement your diet, not replace it.”
What is the main point that Mamatha and Rajesh are making?
8.
The following table shows the recommended daily intake of various vitamins for adults:
| Vitamin | Recommended daily intake |
| Vitamin A | 700-900 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 75-90 mg |
| Vitamin D | 600-800 IU |
| Vitamin E | 15mg |
Which vitamin has the highest recommended daily intake ?
9.
A scientist is testing the fat content of different cooking oils using a paper towel. Which cooking oil is likely to leave the most visible grease mark on the paper towel ?
10.
How common are gems that cause food spoilage ?
11.
More calcium is found in
12.
Statement-I : Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen in the body.
Statement-II: Collagen is a protein that helps in the formation of connective tissues.
13.
If a person is experiencing muscle weakness, fatigue and irregular heartbeat, which mineral deficiency might be responsible ?
14.
Identify the scientist
15.
P: Beri-beri is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
Q : Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D.
R: Anemia is caused by a deficiency of iron.
S : Goiter is caused by a deficiency of iodine.
