Choose the correct alternative.

(a) Pulses are a very good source of .......... .

(1) carbohydrates (2) proteins

(3) fats (4) minerals

(b) .......... provide maximum energy to the body.

(1) Cereals (2) Leafy vegetables

(3) Water (4) Amla

(c) Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral .......... .

(1) iron (2) calcium

(3) iodine (4) potassium

(d) .......... is a type of junk food.

(1) Orange (2) Milk

(3) Bhakri (4) Chocolate

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Solution

(a) Pulses are a very good source of proteins.
(b)Cereals provide maximum energy to the body.
(c) Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral iodine.
(d) Chocolate is a type of junk food.

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3. Deficiency disease in bones making it becomes soft and bent. (7)

4. The diet that provides all the nutrients that our body needs in right quantities along width adequate amount of roughage and water. (8,4)

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