Home Science
Nutrition
पोषण
In this Class 12 Home Science topic, students explore how nutrients support growth, energy, body functions and overall health. Within Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, they learn to relate carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water to digestion, metabolism, deficiency and excess. The topic also introduces the principles of assessing nutritional needs and planning balanced or therapeutic diets for people with different health conditions, age groups and lifestyles.
Practice questions
What is the simple meaning of portion control?EasyLevel 56What is meant by nutrient-dense food?EasyLevel 56Sudden unintentional weight loss can indicate what?EasyLevel 56Why is adequate nutrition necessary for immunity?EasyLevel 56Why can minimally processed natural foods be good choices?EasyLevel 56Why should many highly processed foods be limited?EasyLevel 56Correct food quantity for a patient can depend on what?EasyLevel 56Which group includes energy-giving nutrients?EasyLevel 57Which nutrient has a major role in body repair?EasyLevel 57What is the simple purpose of nutrition education?EasyLevel 57For which patient can nutrient-dense food be especially useful?EasyLevel 57Among colour, taste and nutrition in food, what is most essential?EasyLevel 57Use of iodised salt helps prevent which nutrition problem?EasyLevel 55If a patient takes very sweet drinks daily, what is the main concern?MediumLevel 55When will attractive presentation of food be considered useful?EasyLevel 55Portion control helps protect a patient from what?EasyLevel 55Good nutrition includes not only food selection but also what?MediumLevel 55Why can family information be useful in a patient’s diet plan?MediumLevel 55If food is high in both oil and sugar, what diet problem may occur?MediumLevel 55Why is it better to increase fibre gradually rather than suddenly?MediumLevel 56