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1. Food and Nutrition: Carbohydrates and CaloriesIs everything we eat food? And how many kilocalories does 20 g of fat give?
2. Food and Nutrition: Proteins and FatsIs the protein in an egg worth the same as in pulse? And what do ghee and mustard oil have in common?
3. Food and Nutrition: Fat-soluble Vitamins (A, D, E)Which vitamin's shortage causes night blindness, and which one's causes rickets in children?
4. Food and Nutrition: Water-soluble Vitamins (B Complex and C)Cracked lips, bleeding gums: which vitamin is missing in each? Match them in five minutes.
5. Food and Nutrition: Minerals, Water and FibreWhy do you need fibre you cannot even digest, and how does a bone mineral keep your heart working?
6. Body Mass Index (BMI)Is 60 kg a lot or a little? You cannot say without the height. How is BMI worked out?
7. What will be the daily dietWhy does carbohydrate sit at the base of the pyramid and fat at the tip?
8. Preservation of FoodJam keeps in its jar, but bread left open grows mould. Why?
9. Tobacco and Drug AddictionIs every drug a narcotic? What do a smoker’s lungs look like, and who does what to stop addiction?
10. AIDSDoes a handshake or a shared meal spread AIDS? Which routes does the virus really take?
11. Physical Exercise and Rest for HealthSleep, food and rest are all there, so why does the body's hidden treasure stay shut?

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