Worksheet Solutions: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
(a) Proteins
(b) Fats
(c) Carbohydrates
(d) Vitamins
Ans: (c) Carbohydrates

Q2: Which traditional food is commonly consumed in Punjab?
(a) Idli
(b) Makki di roti
(c) Eromba
(d) Dosa
Ans: (b) Makki di roti

Q3: What is the main benefit of millets?
(a) They are high in sugar.
(b) They help manage diabetes.
(c) They contain no nutrients.
(d) They are only cultivated in winter.
Ans: (b) They help manage diabetes.

Q4: Which of the following is a source of Vitamin C?
(a) Milk
(b) Oranges
(c) Wheat
(d) Rice
Ans: (b) Oranges

Q5: What does a balanced diet include?
(a) Only carbohydrates
(b) A variety of nutrients
(c) Only fruits and vegetables
(d) Only proteins and fats
Ans: (b) A variety of nutrients

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The traditional food in Karnataka includes __________ and Dosa.
Ans: Idli

Q2: __________ are rich in dietary fibers and are essential for digestion.
Ans: Fruits

Q3: The primary function of fats in the body is to provide __________.
Ans: Stored energy

Q4: __________ is a deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin C.
Ans: Scurvy

Q5: The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer is known as ______________.
Ans: Food miles

True or False

Q1: A healthy diet includes only fruits and vegetables.
Ans: False

Q2: Millets are easy to cultivate and highly nutritious.
Ans: True

Q3: Protein helps in the absorption of vitamins.
Ans: False

Q4: Cooking methods have not changed significantly over time.
Ans: False

Q5: Laddoos are traditionally eaten in winter for extra energy.
Ans: True

Match the Following

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