Question

Vitamins and minerals are

Protective foods

Body building foods

Energy giving foods

Both (2) ans (3)

• A. Protective foods
• B. Body building foods
• C. Energy giving foods
• D. Both (2) ans (3)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Protective foods

The correct option is (a) protective foods.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Vitamins and minerals are important micro-nutrients required by the body to perform a variety of functions.
2. These are not produced by our body and therefore are taken through external sources.
3. They boost our immune system and protect our body from any infections.
4. Therefore, they are known as protective foods.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Proteins are known as body-building foods.

Option C:

Carbohydrates and fats are known as energy-giving foods.

Final answer: Vitamins and minerals are protective foods.