Activity 6.3 Let us list Table 6.3 Food sources, nutrients present in them, and functions of these nutrients Class 7
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Table 6.3 Food sources, nutrients present in them, and functions of these nutrients
| Food sources | Nutrients we get from them | Functions of these nutrients |
| Milk, millets, curd, cheese, and paneer | Calcium, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals | To help optimal bone growth and keeps teeth healthy |
| Pulses, beans, milk, meat, butter, wheat, rice, and maize | Proteins, fats and carbohydrates | To help proper growth, gain strength, and improve levels of energy and repair of damaged cells |
| Spinach, kidney beans, and dried fruits like raisins, and figs | Iron, dietary fibres | To help in the formation of blood and. removes unwanted things from the body |
Question 1.
Adolescents, especially girls, may sometimes suffer from blood-related health problems (s) because of a deficiency of iron or vitamin B12 in the body.
(i) Find out about such health problem(s).
(ii) How can we manage iron deficiency in our body?
(iii) Find out about government schemes aimed to prevent such deficiencies.
Answer:
(i) A common blood-related health problem caused by a deficiency of iron or vitamin B12 is anaemia. In anaemia, the amount of haemoglobin in the blood becomes low. Haemoglobin helps carry oxygen in the blood, so when its level is low, the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to different parts of the body. As a result, a person feels tired, weak, dizzy and neurological problems. The skin became pale.
(ii) By consuming iron-rich foods like green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, lentils, and fortified cereals we can overcome iron deficiency.
(iii) Some of the government schemes are :
- NIPI-National Iron Plus Initiative: Control of iron deficiency anaemia.
- Mid-day Meal Scheme: Iron rich meals to school students.
- Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB): To aware people from anaemia and iron rich foods.
- Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS): Distribute free iron and folic acid tablets to school children and adolescents.
Question 2.
Discuss the sources of vitamin B12 with your teacher.
Answer:
Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal-based foods such as fish, sea food, poultry, eggs, meat, cereals and dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt.
Question 3.
Do you exercise regularly or participate in games and sports? What kinds of exercises do you do?
Answer:
Yes, I do yoga daily. I play football, rope skipping and kho-kho daily to keep my body and mind fit and healthy. These exercises build up my stamina and boost my mood.