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Chapter 3

Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body

Q1. Fill in the blanks

a) Carbohydrates and fats are called __________ foods because they provide
energy to the body
b) __________ is caused due to a deficiency of Vitamin C.
c) Vitamins and minerals are also known as __________ nutrients.
d) __________ is a traditional cooking tool used for grinding in earlier times.

Q2. True or False


a) A balanced diet consists of only carbohydrates and fats.
b) Ragi is considered a millet and is rich in nutrients.
c) The chulha is a modern cooking device.

Q3. Why are fats important for our body?


Q4. What are millets, and why are they considered nutritious?
Q5. Discuss traditional versus modern culinary practices in India.
Q6. Why do you think a marathon runner drinks glucose water during and after a
race?
Q7. Samvit does not eat vegetables but enjoys biscuits, noodles and white bread. He
often has stomach ache and constipation. What changes should he make in his diet
to get rid of these problems? Explain your answer.
Q8. With the help of a flowchart, show various contributors involved when we eat a
chapatti.
Q9. While using iodine in the laboratory, a few drops of iodine fell on Mishti’s socks
and a few fell on her teacher’s saree. The drops of iodine on the saree turned blue-
black while the colour on the socks did not change. What can be a possible reason?

Q10. Case Study Based Questions

A. Aarav noticed that his gums would bleed whenever he brushed his teeth. He
also felt unusually tired and had small red spots on his skin. Worried, his
parents took him to the doctor. After a check-up, the doctor diagnosed a
deficiency and prescribed a vitamin supplement. The doctor also advised
Aarav to include certain fruits and vegetables in his diet.
Based on this case study, answer the following questions:
a) Which deficiency disease is Aarav suffering from?
b) Which food component is lacking in his diet?
c) Suggest any four food items Aarav should include in his diet to
overcome this deficiency.
d) Why are vitamins important for maintaining good health?
B. Riya and Aman conducted an experiment to test for proteins in a boiled egg.
After adding specific solutions to the sample, they observed that the contents
of the test tube turned violet in colour.
Based on this case study, answer the following questions:

a) What does the violet colour indicate about the boiled egg?
b) Why is it important to test food items for the presence of proteins?
c) What inference can be made if the colour of the contents had not changed?
d) Name one other food item that could give a similar result in this experiment.

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