The nutrient required in trace amounts to accomplish various body functions is ____________.

The physician who discovered that scurvy can be cured by ingestion of citrus fruits is  ______________

The sprouting of onion and potatoes can be delayed by the process of _______________

Food and Adulteration Act was enforced by Government of India in the year __________.

An internal factor responsible for spoilage of food is ___________.

Deficiency diseases can be prevented by taking _______________ diet.

The process of affecting the natural composition and the quality of food substance is known as _______________

Vitamin D is called as _______________ vitamin as it can be synthesised by the body from the rays of the sunlight.

Dehydration is based on the principle of removal of ____________.

Do not purchase food beyond the date of _______________

AGMARK is used to certify ______________ and _______________ products in India.

Differentiate : Kwashiorkar from Marasmus 

Differentiate: Macronutrients from micronutrients.

Give reasons why salt is used as preservative in food.

What is an adulterant?

The doctor advices an adolescent girl who is suffering from anaemia to include more of leafy vegetables and dates in her diet. Why so?

Name any two naturally occuring toxic substances in food.

What factors are required for the absorption of Vitamin D from the food by the body?

Write any one function of the following minerals
a) Calcium   b) Sodium
c) Iron          d) Iodine

Explain any two methods of food preservation.

Sanjana wants to buy a jam bottle in a grocery shop. What are the things she should observe on the label before purchasing it

Give one reason for the following statements:
a. Salt is added as a preservative in pickles___________
b. We should not eat food items beyond the expiry date ______________
c. Deficiency of calcium in diet leads to poor skeletal growth ___________

What are the effects of consuming adulterated food?

How are vitamins useful to us? Tabulate the sources, deficiency diseases and symptoms of fat soluble vitamins

Explain the role of food control agencies in India.