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Enlist the methods of preserving perishable food, giving an example for each method. Explain briefly any two methods of preservation

List six general rules of personal and food hygiene while handling and cooking food.  

Write about the classification of beverages.  

“Indian dietary pattern (whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian) is healthier compared to Western dietary patterns”. Justify this statement. 

 “Selection of a balanced diet is easier if foods are categorized into food groups” Justify this statement highlighting the three food groups based on the functions they perform in the body.  

Write the functions, sources and the effects of deficiency of the following nutrients:
a) Vitamin D
b) Vitamin C
c) Calcium

Explain the importance of water in our body. 

Calculate the energy value of the following foods in kcal:
 i) One teaspoon containing 5 gram of sugar
 ii) One tablespoon containing 15 gram of mustard oil
 iii) One cup lemon water containing 150 ml water, 10 gram sugar and 2gram salt

What are the physiological functions of food? Answer briefly.  

Define food. List the factors determining food acceptance. Describe briefly any one factor determining food acceptance with examples.

What are the modern techniques of construction of buildings?

Discuss the mandatory components of disaster medicine.

Examine the direct and indirect effects of natural disasters on livestock

Explain the significance of Information Education and Communication in disaster preparedness.

Highlight the relief measures that need to be taken in the aftermath of landslides and snow avalanches. 

Discuss the predictability, forecasting and warning activities relating to any three disasters. 

Describe the important components of wildfire risk management

Highlight the significance of communication in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

Bring out the distinction between drought and famine. 

Discuss the characteristics and causes of epidemics.