Question

Minerals and vitamins present in food are

• A. Protective
• B. Energy giving
• C. Body building
• D. Roughage

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Protective

Correct option: A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. The vitamins and minerals in the food form a balanced diet and are referred to as protective food.
2. It is because they help in protecting the body against several diseases like scurvy, beriberi, anaemia, rickets, goitre, etc.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Vitamins and minerals are not energy-providing substances but proteins, carbohydrates and fats are energy-providing substances.

Option C:

1. Proteins and carbohydrates are essential substances that are required for bodybuilding.

Option D:

1. Roughage or dietary fibres are not energy-providing substances but they help in the process of digestion.