Maharashtra Class 10 Answered
Nutrient |
Sources |
Function |
Carbohydrate |
Cereals like wheat, rice, maize potatoes, sugar, honey, banana, melon, papaya |
Mainly provide energy |
Fats |
Butter, ghee, milk, cheese, oil, egg yolk, meat |
Provide twice as much energy as that provided by the same amount of carbohydrates |
Proteins |
Milk, pulses, peas, beans, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese |
Needed for growth and repair of the body. |
Dietary fibres/Roughage |
Plant products, whole grains, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Essential as they add to the bulk of food and help to eliminate undigested food |
Water
|
Besides liquid water, many food items contain water, like tomatoes, melons, cabbage and lettuce, etc. |
Helps to absorb nutrients from food, transportation and regulation within the body, throwing out wastes from body as urine and sweat. |