Question

Your mother has cooked pumpkin halwa with lots of dry fruits added in it.
1. (i) Identify any two food groups found in this dish.
2. (ii) Write any one nutrient provided by each of the above food groups.
3. (iii) Which food group is not present in this dish?

Answer 1

1. (i) Food Groups Present: The pumpkin halwa includes ingredients from the following categories:
1. Vegetables: Pumpkin is the primary ingredient.
2. Nuts and Seeds: Dried fruits such as cashews, almonds, and raisins are included.
2. (ii) Nutrients from Each Food Group:
1. Vegetables: Pumpkin supplies Vitamin A, crucial for vision and immunity.
2. Nuts and Seeds: Dried fruits offer healthy fats (primarily unsaturated), beneficial for cardiovascular and cognitive health.
3. (iii) Absent Food Group: Dairy is not a component of this dish. While dairy items like milk or ghee could be used, they were not specified.