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Carbohydrates , proteins and facts are the thre main components of our food. For a normal person, a balanced diet which contains all these three components in right proportions is recommended for good health. Arjun , a class XII students , however, pointed out that this is not right always. Under special situations, it is not the balanced diet but it is the protein rich diet which is often recommended. Read the above passage and answer the following questions: (i) Why a protein rich diet is recommended for HIV/AIDS patients ? (ii) Why children and expectant mothers need a protein rich diet ? (iii) Person who wish to reduce body weight and heart patients are also recommended protein rich diet. Why ? |
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Answer» Solution :(i) The immune system of HIV/AIDS PATIENTS is largely/ completely distroyed. Since REBUILDING immune system besides medication also requires antibodies which are proteins. Therefore, to rebuilt/strengthen immune systems, protein rich diet is recommended. (ii) Children for their growth and expectant mothers for the growth of their expected infants require building of muscles which requires protein rich foods. (iii) Protein increases satiety, i.e., you feel fail full for longer periods, thereby reducing the total number of calories eaten per DAY. Further , it increases protein metabolism thereby maintaining lean muscles which is required for weight loss. A protein rich diet helps to REDUCES the blood pressure as well as the CHOLESTEROL level in the blood. Both these factors are beneficial for heart patients. |
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