Food and Nutrition Basics

Yes, it is the correct answer. Alfafa is a leguminous plant.  These plants fix the atmospheric nitrogen.

Yes, it is the correct answer. Milk is known to provide all the basic components of food. It contains carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin and mineral. It is rich in calcium.

Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen only and it does not release energy. 

Yes, it is the incorrect statement. Milk not only contains proteins but also some nutrients such as carbohydrates fats, vitamins and minerals.

Yes, it is the correct answer. The white revolution is known for the increase in the production of milk. Operation flood resulted in making India the largest producer of milk. Hence, it is called the White Revolution of India.

Excessive intake of fats makes pancreas and liver inactive. 

Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) specifically causes spongy, bleeding gums due to impaired collagen synthesis. Cracks on lips suggest B-vitamin deficiency, pale conjunctivae indicates anemia/iron deficiency, and skin rashes are associated with various deficiencies but not specific to Vitamin C.

Deficiency of iodine causes mortal disability in children. 

It is incorrect to say that the vegetarian food lacks some necessary components of food. Actually, they are highly nutritious. Milk, fruits, cereals contain all the components of food, which are necessary to be called as a balanced diet.

Lathyrism is a neurodegenerative disease caused by BOAA (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alanine-beta-aminopropionic acid), a water-soluble neurotoxin found in Khesari dal (Lathyrus sativus). Prolonged consumption causes paralysis. Other pulses listed (masoor, moong, urad) do not contain this toxin.

Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. It affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems, causing weakness, nerve damage, and heart failure. B2 deficiency causes Ariboflavinosis, C deficiency causes scurvy, and D deficiency causes rickets/osteomalacia.

Honey is a rich source of carbohydrate.  In 100 grams of honey, only 3 milligrams of protein is obtained. 

100 grams of biscuits release 450 kcal of energy.