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Class X : Biology
Chapter: Nutrition
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I am sure all of you love good food. But what do you exactly mean by good food? Do you know many of the food items that you relish, might not do much good for your health? So by good food we mean nutritious food, something that would help our body in its maintenance, repair and different functions. Let us find out what these food items are, or rather what are the factors that we should take into account while selecting our diet, or how would the lack of a balanced diet affect our health. Welcome to the chapter 'Nutrition'.
  1. There are two basic types of nutrition, autotrophic and heterotrophic. (Explanation)
  2. Food is essential for human life. (Explanation)
  3. Food can be classified on the basis of functions. (Explanation)
  4. Several types of nutrients constitute food. (Explanation)
  5. Food habits vary with the tastes of a person and the geographical availability of the same. (Explanation)
  6. Food fads may lead to unhealthy eating habits. (Explanation)
  7. A balanced diet is essential for good health. (Explanation)
 
 
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