Very Short Question Answers: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body

Q1: What are the main components of food?
Ans: The main components of food are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Q2: Name one traditional food from Punjab.
Ans: Makki di roti.

Q3: What crop is primarily grown in Karnataka?
Ans: Rice.

Q4: Which beverage is commonly consumed in Manipur?
Ans: Black tea.

Q5: Why do we eat laddoos in winter?
Ans: Laddoos provide energy and help keep the body warm in winter.

Q6: What traditional cooking method was commonly used in the past?
Ans: Cooking on chulhas (clay stoves).

Q7: What is the primary source of energy for our body?
Ans: Carbohydrates.

Q8: Name a plant source of protein.
Ans: Pulses.

Q9: What is the significance of iodised salt?
Ans: It helps prevent goitre by providing necessary iodine.

Q10: How have cooking practices changed over time?
Ans: Cooking has shifted from traditional methods to modern appliances like gas stoves and microwaves.

Q11: What is the function of Vitamin A?
Ans: Keeps eyes and skin healthy.

Q12: Which food sources are rich in Vitamin C?
Ans: Amla, guava, green chilies, oranges, lemons.

Q13: What deficiency disease is caused by a lack of Vitamin D?
Ans: Rickets.

Q14: Name a symptom of Iron deficiency.
Ans: Weakness.

Q15: What are millets known for?
Ans: They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibers.

Q16: Which nutrient helps in digestion?
Ans: Dietary fibers.

Q17: What is the main source of calcium?
Ans: Milk and dairy products.

Q18: What does the test for starch involve?
Ans: Using iodine solution to check for a blue-black color.

Q19: What are food miles?
Ans: The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer.

Q20: Why is a balanced diet important?
Ans: It provides all essential nutrients in the right proportions.