Class 4 Science Food and Nutrition Questions and Answers

Last updated on September 12th, 2023 at 03:35 pm

 

Question – Give some examples are vitamins?

Answer – Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K

 

Question – Which vitamin helps in the proper absorption of calcium?

Answer – Vitamin D

 

Question – Which vitamin is responsible for the clotting of Blood?

Answer – Vitamin K

 

Question – What is a balanced diet?

Answer – A diet that has all the nutrients, roughage, and water is called a balanced diet.

 

Question – How do nutrients help our body?

Answer – Nutrients help to repair our body and prevent our body from illness.

 

Question – What are the methods of preservation of food?

Answer – Some of the food preservative methods are:-

• Drying
• Pickling
• Refrigerating
• Deep freezing
• Canning and bottling

 

Question – What are the primary nutrients in food, question one?
Answer – Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals are the primary nutrients in food.

 

Question – Why is dietary fiber so crucial to a healthy diet?
Answer – Dietary fiber is crucial because it promotes a healthy digestive tract, helps with digestion, and removes waste from the body.

 

Question – Why is food preservation necessary, and how can it be done?
Answer – Techniques like drying, pickling, chilling, and canning can be used to preserve food. In order to avoid spoiling, cut down on food waste, and guarantee that wholesome food is available, preservation is crucial.

 

Question – What are the benefits of good posture, rest, and exercise for our health?
Answer – Keeping up good posture, rest, and exercise habits is crucial to general health. Rest enhances physical performance, excellent posture reduces pain.

 

Question – Give some examples of vitamins and their benefits?

Answer – Vitamins A, B-COMPLEX, C, D, E, & K are some important vitamins required by our body.

Vitamin A	Improves eyesight Keeps skin healthy
Vitamin B Complex	Various functions of the body
Vitamin C	Helps to fight infections. Keeps our gums and teeth healthy
Vitamin D	Helps in the proper absorption of calcium in our body

 

Fill in the blanks.

1. …………………………………gives more energy than carbohydrates. [Fats/minerals]
2. Vitamin ……………… helps to fight infections. [Vit D / Vit C]
3. Vitamin……………helps in proper absorption of calcium. [Vit D / Vit C]
4. ………………….helps in the formation of bones. [Iron/calcium]
5. ………………….helps in the formation of blood. [Iron/calcium]
6. ……………………..needs more protein-rich food. [Children /adults]
7. …………………………is more important to stay healthy. [Exercise/laziness]
8. …………………….. helps to keep our body warm. [vitamin/fats]

Answers of Fill in the Blanks

1. Fats
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin D
4. Calcium
5. Iron
6. Children
7. Exercise
8. fats

 

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