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Diet and Nutrition MODULE-3
Holistic Health
Water

Water in known for quenching the thirst, but it is something more than that.
Water is a major nutritional component. About two-third
of our weight is water. It is available in all the cells. Water
helps to regulate our body temperature and it also lubricates
the joints and protects the organs and tissues from shocks.
Water also helps in digestion, absorption and acts as a
carrier to transport important substances. For example, Note
oxygen in the whole body. On a regular basis, we need to
have 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.

ACTIVITY 10.2

Fill the following information in the given table:

i) List the two main dishes you ate today.

ii) Identify the food items (ingredients) used in both dishes

iii) Also identify the macro and micro nutrients present in them.

S.No. Dishes eaten Ingredients Nutrient

Macro Micro

1

2

INTEXT QUESTIONS 10.3

1) Answer the following questions

a) Define Vitamins

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b) Explain the functions of minerals.

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