Biology
Assertion (A): Diet is the combination of food items which we eat in our meals every day.
Reason (R): Diet must contain all the food components in the required amount for a particular person.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Nutrition
11 Likes
Answer
Both A and R are True.
Reason — A diet refers to the daily intake of food by an individual. It includes all the food items consumed as part of regular meals. A balanced diet must contain all essential nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) in the right proportions.
Answered By
7 Likes
Related Questions
Assertion (A): The deficiency of iodine leads to goitre.
Reason (R): Iodine is required for the proper growth and development of the thyroid gland.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Assertion (A): Haemoglobin is a respiratory pigment consisting of iodine and albumin protein.
Reason (R): The deficiency of iodine causes anaemia because it is required for the formation of haemoglobin.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Assertion (A): Both galactose and lactose are sugars present in milk and soluble in water.
Reason (R): Lactose is insoluble in water as it is a type of polysaccharide; while galactose being a disaccharide, is soluble.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Assertion (A): Both kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused due to the deficiency of fat. Usually, old aged people are affected with these diseases.
Reason (R): Kwashiorkor and marasmus are protein deficiency diseases usually affecting children.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.