Skip to content
5.5 — Graphic Organiser

Q.Complete the following Graphic Organiser giving the Macro- and Micro-nutrients present in the following food groups. (Central 'Food Groups' hexagon surrounded by: Fruits, Whole grains, Lentils, Milk and Dairy, Meat and Animal products, Vegetables.)

Punjab PsebTextbookSubjectiveImportance★★★★★est
97% · 93/96 Questions
🔒 Locked · start free trial →

You're viewing a preview — the full solution, concept, methods & PYQ mapping are locked.

Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →

Each food group's macro/micronutrient profile comes straight from this chapter's own food-group and nutrient-source sections (5.1 and 5.2).

  • Fruits: mainly carbohydrate (sugars) and fibre as macronutrients; rich micronutrients include vitamin C (citrus, amla, guava), carotene/vitamin A (mango, papaya), potassium, and iron in dried fruits like dates/raisins.
  • Whole grains: carbohydrate is the dominant macronutrient, with some protein (improved when combined with pulses) and fibre (the non-available carbohydrate); micronutrients include B-vitamins (thiamine, niacin) and iron/calcium depending on the grain (e.g., bajra iron, ragi calcium).
  • Lentils (pulses): a strong protein source (though lacking methionine, fixed by combining with cereals), plus carbohydrate and fibre; micronutrients include iron, folate and B-vitamins (especially thiamine, niacin).
  • Milk and Dairy: protein (good quality/complete), fat, and carbohydrate (lactose) as macronutrients; calcium and riboflavin are the signature micronutrients, plus vitamin B12 and vitamin D in fortified milk. …

Unlock everything free for 14 days

  • Full step-by-step solutions
  • Concept-first explanations
  • Methods, shortcuts & mistakes
  • PYQ mapping + timed mock tests

Full access for 14 days. No credit card required.