Food and health

Food is essential for our body because:

• It gives us energy to work and play

• It helps us to grow

• It makes our bones and muscles weak

• It repairs damaged body cells

What is the function of Proteins?

• Provides energy

• Provides more energy than Carbohydrates

• Protects us from diseases

• Help the body to grow and repair the worn out cells

State three examples of Carbohydrates

(a)  

Growing children need more ________ in their diet for proper growth and development of their bodies.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins & Minerals

People working as labourers need more _____________ because their work involves in physical activities

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins & Minerals

People who work in offices sit most of time need less ___ and Carbohydrate intake. This prevents them from gaining weight.

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

Elderly people generally need low fat and _______ rich food for the proper functioning of their bodies

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What is roughage?

(a)  

The symptom of diabetes is

• Paleness of the skin

• Extreme fatigue

• Breathing problems such as shortness of breath

• Loss of appetite

Identify the deficiency disease by its symptom: Dry and flaky skin

• Marasmus

• Kwashiorkor

• Night blindness

• Scurvy