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Nutrition, Millets, and Energy Balance
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Nutrition, Millets, and Energy Balance
Nutrition, Millets, and Energy Balance
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Why are millets described as nutri-cereals?
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Millets provide most nutrients required for normal body functioning. They can also be cultivated under different climatic conditions.
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How does a balanced diet support normal nutrition?
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A balanced diet supplies all essential nutrients in the right quantities, together with adequate roughage and water.
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Why are junk foods considered nutritionally unhealthy?
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They contain high levels of sugar and fats but little protein, minerals, vitamins, or fibre.
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How do local, plant-based foods benefit health and the environment?
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They support bodily health while reducing the environmental impact associated with food production and transport.
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How are food miles defined?
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Food miles are the distance a food item travels from its production site to the consumer.
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Why should food miles be minimized?
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Minimizing food miles reduces the distance food travels between production and consumption, supporting a more environmentally responsible food system.
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Which factors determine an individual's nutritional requirements?
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Nutritional requirements depend on age, gender, physical activity, and health conditions.
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How do carbohydrates contribute to bodily function?
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Carbohydrates, including starches, sugars, and fibres, provide the primary energy source.
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Which foods are identified as carbohydrate sources?
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The listed sources are grains, millets, sugars, and fibres.
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How do proteins contribute to the body?
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Proteins support body building and can also provide energy.
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How do vitamins and minerals protect health?
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They strengthen the body, protect against infections, and help maintain health.
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What role does dietary fibre play in the diet?
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Dietary fibre, or roughage, functions as a prebiotic.
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Why do cells require water?
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Cells require water to discard waste.
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How do millets differ from ordinary cereal crops in environmental resilience?
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Millets are drought-resistant, grow in harsh climates and poor soil, and require relatively favourable conditions for cultivation across difficult environments.
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Which nutritional characteristics make millets valuable foods?
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Millets are naturally gluten-free and rich in protein, fibre, and essential minerals.
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How are millets connected to both sustainability and food security?
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Their ability to grow in harsh climates and poor soil makes them eco-friendly grains and dietary staples worldwide.
17
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Which English name corresponds to Varagu?
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Varagu is Kodo millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Panivaragu?
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Panivaragu is Proso millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Saamai?
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Saamai is Little millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Kulasaamai?
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Kulasaamai is Browntop millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Kambu?
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Kambu is Pearl millet, also called Bajra.
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Which English name corresponds to Ragi-kezhvaragu?
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Ragi-kezhvaragu is Finger millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Kuthiraivali?
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Kuthiraivali is Barnyard millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Thinai?
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Thinai is Foxtail millet.
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Which English name corresponds to Cholam?
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Cholam is Sorghum, also called Jowar.
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What proportion of dietary energy should carbohydrates provide?
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Carbohydrates should provide 45–60% of dietary energy.
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What proportion of dietary energy should fats provide?
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Fats should provide 20–35% of dietary energy.
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What proportion of dietary energy should proteins provide?
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Proteins should provide 10–20% of dietary energy.
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How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate provide?
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One gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories.
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How many calories does one gram of fat provide?
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One gram of fat provides 9 calories.