Question

Protective components of foods are

• A. Minerals and vitamins
• B. Minerals, carbohydrate and proteins
• C. Minerals, carbohydrate and fats
• D. Vitamins, water and carbohydrate

Answer 1

The correct option is A Minerals and vitamins

Protective components of foods are minerals and vitamins. Vegetables like spinach, cabbage, brinjal, beans, and fruits are called protective foods. These components protect us from diseases. Hence, they are called protective components of food. Carbohydrates and fats are the energy components of the food. Proteins are bodybuilding components of the food.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Minerals and vitamins.'