Define the terms
Sprouts
Omnivores
Deficiency diseases
Balanced diet
Dear Student,
1. Sprouts are germinating seeds like of green gram, chickpea, other legumes etc. They are eaten both raw and cooked and rich in fibre and nutrients.
2. Omnivores are those animals that feed on both plant and animal products. Example are: Dog, crow, etc.
3. Deficiency Diseases or disorders occur mainly due to the deficiency of one or more nutrients in the diet over a long period of time. For example,
1. Sprouts are germinating seeds like of green gram, chickpea, other legumes etc. They are eaten both raw and cooked and rich in fibre and nutrients.
2. Omnivores are those animals that feed on both plant and animal products. Example are: Dog, crow, etc.
3. Deficiency Diseases or disorders occur mainly due to the deficiency of one or more nutrients in the diet over a long period of time. For example,
- Night blindness disease is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin A in the diet.
- Beri beri disease is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin-B.
- Anaemia disease is caused due to the deficiency of iron.
4. Balanced diet - The diet which contains adequate amount of all the nutrients namely carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals is called balanced diet. It also includes good amount of roughage and water. All these things are necessary for the proper growth and development of an individual.
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