Question

Unscramble the following words related to components of food:

(a) reinpot (b) menliars (c) tivanmi (d) bocatradhyer (e) nitesturn (f) tfa

Answer 1

(a) REINPOT = PROTEIN:

1. These are huge molecules made up of fundamental building blocks called amino acids.
2. Amino acids contain nitrogen in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
3. Example: All pulses like dal, eggs, milk, etc. contain protein.

(b) MENLIARS = MINERALS:

1. Minerals in food are the components found in food that our bodies require for appropriate development and function.
2. It also aids in the maintenance of a variety of body functions.
3. Example: Phosphorus, calcium, potassium, etc.

(c) TIVANMI = VITAMINS:

1. Vitamins are nutrients that must be consumed on a daily basis.
2. Minerals and vitamins work together to fulfill hundreds of functions in the body.
3. Vitamin deficiency can lead to various diseases.
4. Example: Vitamin B6, biotin, etc.

(d) BOCATRAHYDER = CARBOHYDRATE:

1. Carbohydrates are sugar molecules.
2. Carbohydrates are one of the three main nutrients found in foods and beverages, along with proteins and fats.
3. Example: Glucose, sucrose, etc. are carbohydrates.

(e) NITESTURN = NUTRIENTS:

1. Nutrients give us energy, which helps us heal and grow, as well as carry out many living functions.
2. A nutrient is a material that an organism consumes in order to survive, grow, and reproduce.
3. Example: Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc.

(f) TFA = FAT:

1. Three molecules are linked together to form fats in our bodies.
2. The term "triglyceride" refers to this three-molecule structure.
3. Example: Buttercontain fats.