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Nutrition and Diet — Science STD 6 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceNutrition and Diet5 Marks
Question
Complete the tables given below

Mineral

Source

Function

1. Iron


Carrying oxygen to all parts of the body

2. Calcium, phosphorous

Milk, milk products, meat


3. Iodine


Controls growth, speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

4. Sodium and potassium

Salt, leafy vegetables, fruits, pulses


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Answer

Mineral

Source

Function

1. Iron

Spinach, raisins

Carrying oxygen to all parts of the body

2. Calcium, phosphorous

Milk, milk products, meat

Strengthen bones and teeth

3. Iodine

Raisins, fish, sea fish

Controls growth, speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

4. Sodium and potassium

Salt, leafy vegetables, fruits, pulses

Maintain the body’s water balance and functioning of the muscles and nervous system.

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