Sources of food, nutrients, balanced diet, food preservation and deficiency diseases.
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Q1 · Food · EASY
A child shows signs of swollen legs, a pot belly, and thin arms. The child is not getting enough protein in their diet. Which deficiency disease is the child most likely suffering from?
Q2 · Food · MEDIUM
Raju's mother wants to preserve raw mango pickle for several months. She adds a large amount of salt and oil to the pickle. Why does this help in preservation?
Q3 · Food · MEDIUM
A teacher asks students to identify which food item is a source of all three major nutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Which of the following is the BEST answer?
Q4 · Food · MEDIUM
In a village, many children are suffering from night blindness and dry, rough skin. A health worker suggests that they should eat more of a particular vitamin-rich food. Which vitamin deficiency are these children likely suffering from, and what food source should be recommended?
Q5 · Food · HARD
A balanced diet for a growing child should include foods from different food groups. Consider the following combinations for a day's meals: (1) Rice, dal, roti, vegetable curry, curd, and fruit (2) Only rice and potato curry for all three meals (3) Bread and butter for breakfast, rice for lunch, noodles for dinner Which combination represents the MOST balanced diet and why?