Question

Explain food and its functions. Explain the vicious cycle of malnutrition.

 

Explain the concept of health in the Indian Knowledge System and

01 Dec 2025
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Food is a fundamental requirement for sustaining life, growth, and overall well-being. It comprises a wide range of edible substances derived from plants, animals, and other sources that provide essential nutrients necessary for various physiological and metabolic processes. Food contains macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which supply energy and support the building and repair of body tissues. It also contains micronutrients like vitamins and minerals that regulate biochemical reactions and maintain immunity and overall health. Water, though often overlooked, is an essential component of food that enables digestion, absorption, transportation of nutrients, temperature regulation, and elimination of waste products. The functions of food extend beyond nourishment, contributing to physiological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of human life. One of the primary functions of food is energy provision. Carbohydrates are the chief source of energy, enabling humans to perform daily activities from basic metabolic functions to strenuous work. Fats act as concentrated sources of energy and provide insulation, protection of vital organs, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Proteins can supply energy when necessary, although their principal role is structural. Food also performs body-building and repair functions. Proteins are vital for the formation of tissues, muscles, enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. Childhood growth, pregnancy, lactation, _________ ______ ____ __________ ____ ________ ______ ________ ___ ____.
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