Question

Which of the following food provides energy to our body?

• A. Dietary fibers
• B. Vitamins
• C. Minerals
• D. Carbohydrates.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Carbohydrates.

The correct option is (D):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Food contains nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
2. Carbohydrates are present as nutrients present in staple food items like rice and potatoes.
3. All the nutrients are responsible for providing energy to the system.

Explanation of the Incorrect option:

Option (A):

1. Dietary fibers are obtained mainly from the plant sources.
2. They are called roughage and they are not digested by the system but help with better digestion of other components.

Option (B):

1. Vitamins are nutrients that can induce the immune functions in the body.
2. Different kinds of vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E are obtained from food.

Option (C):

1. Minerals are needed in our body in smaller amounts and they are obtained from both plant and animal sources.
2. Minerals help to normal growth and development.

Final Answer: Carbohydrate provides energy to our body.