Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body
(उचित आहार – स्वस्थ शरीर का आधार)
Chemical food testing lab, interactive drag-and-drop meal game, visual mind map, and a 25-question master evaluation quiz!
The Balanced Thali Challenge
Drag (or click) food items into the Balanced Thali or toss junk into the Junk Bin!
Accepts nutrient-dense whole grains, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
Throw ultra-processed, high-sugar, and fried foods here to protect health.
Laboratory Food Nutrient Tester
Nutritional Architecture & Deficiency Disorders
1. Energy-Giving
• Carbohydrates: Starch & sugars (wheat, rice, potato).
• Fats: Concentrated energy reserve (ghee, butter, oil).
2. Body-Building
• Proteins: Cell division, growth, and wound healing.
• Rich sources: Dals, eggs, paneer, milk, soybeans.
3. Protective Foods
• Vitamins (A, B, C, D): Fight infection & build immunity.
• Minerals: Iron (blood), Calcium (bones), Iodine (thyroid).
4. Roughage & Water
• Dietary Fibre: Prevents constipation and cleans colon.
• Water: Transports nutrients and excretes toxic waste.
Master Deficiency Disease Table
| Vitamin / Mineral | Deficiency Disorder | Symptoms | Food Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Night Blindness (रतौंधी) | Poor vision in dim light | Carrots, Papaya, Mango, Milk |
| Vitamin B1 | Beriberi (बेरीबेरी) | Weak muscles, low energy | Whole grains, Pulses, Yeast |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy (स्कर्वी) | Bleeding gums, slow healing | Amla, Lemon, Orange, Guava |
| Vitamin D | Rickets (रिकेट्स) | Soft, bent leg bones | Morning Sunlight, Milk, Eggs |
| Calcium | Bone & Tooth Decay | Brittle bones, cavities | Milk, Curd, Green greens |
| Iodine | Goitre (घेंघा रोग) | Swollen neck gland | Iodised salt, Seafood |
| Iron | Anaemia (अरक्तता) | Fatigue, pale skin, weakness | Spinach, Jaggery (गुड़), Apple |
25-Question Chapter Mastery Quiz
Instant scoring & full scientific explanations for every question: