NIOS Class 10 Home Science Activity 2.4 Solutions -Food and its Nutrients

This activity helps us recall our daily diet and identify the foods rich in dietary fibre (roughage). It helps in understanding the importance of fibre in digestion and overall health. In Activity 2.3, we have discussed the average daily fat consumption per family member.

Chapter -1- Food and Its Nutrients Activity Solutions

 This activity has been taken from Chapter 2 – Food and its Nutrients of NIOS Class 10 Home Science (216) Module 1 – Home Science in Daily Life.

 

Aim

To identify fibre-rich foods included in the daily diet

Materials Required

   1.  Pen

   2. Notebook

Procedure

We recall all the meals that we ate yesterday, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Then we list all the food items that were consumed in each meal.

After that, we carefully identify the fibre-rich foods from the list of food items and write them in the notebook.

Observation

Breakfast	Lunch	Snacks	Dinner
Whole wheat chapati	Brown rice	Guava	Whole wheat chapati
Apple	Dal	Roasted chana	Green leafy vegetable
Vegetable upma	Mixed vegetables		Rajma
	Salad

 

We can easily identify fibre-rich food in the above table, for example - Whole wheat chapati, Brown rice, Guava

Apple, Dal, Roasted chana, Green leafy vegetable, Vegetable upma, Mixed vegetables       , Rajma. All these food items are fibre-rich or roughage.

Explanation

Dietary fibre is present in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses. Fibre helps in

   1. Preventing constipation

   

   2. Improving digestion

   3. Controlling blood sugar

   4. Preventing obesity

   5. Reducing the risk of intestinal diseases

Conclusion

This activity shows that a balanced diet should include sufficient fibre-rich foods. Regular intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain and pulses helps in maintaining good digestion and overall health.

Frequently Asked Questions

   1. What is dietary fibre?

Answer – Dietary fibre is the indigestible part of plant food.

   2. Why is fibre important?

Answer – It prevents constipation, improves digestion, protect diseases like obesity, diabetes and cancer.

   3.  Which foods are rich in fibre?

Answer – Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses and salad.

   4.  Can fibre help in weight control?

Answer – Yes, fibre can help in weight control.

   5. Is fibre found in food obtained from animals?

Answer – No, fibre is not found in food obtained from animals.