Question

Mark the given statements true or false. Rewrite those which are incorrect, with the required corrections.
(a) Proteins are energy-giving foods.
(b) Amit eats moong dal with salt and lime juice. This gives him carbohydrates and vitamin A.
(c) Oranges and carrots are rich sources of vitamin C.
(d) Vitamin D is recommended when you have difficulty in studying at night by dim light.
(e) Absence of one or more nutrients over a long period of time results in malnutrition.

Answer 1

(a) False. Proteins are body-building foods.
(b) False. Amit eats moong dal with salt and lime juice. It gives him proteins and vitamin C.
(c) False. Orange, not carrot, is a rich source of vitamin C; carrots are rich in vitamin A.
(d) False. Vitamin A is recommended when you have difficulty in studying at night in dim light. Vitamin D is given when bones are weak.
(e) True.