Question

The food component present in sugar is
A) Vitamins
B) Proteins
C) Fats
D) Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Hint: Sugars are the sweet-tasting molecules that are often present in many fruits. Excessive use of sugar leads to tooth decay, obesity, diabetes etc. It should be taken in minimum amount for a better lifestyle.

Complete answer:
We are very well aware that all the given options above are important for the proper and healthy growth of an individual. However, it is important to note that not every compound is required in as much amount. To further know which of these components is present in sugar, we shall discuss all the given options.

Vitamins- these are organic molecules that are required by the body in little amounts. The improper intake of vitamins leads to various deficiency diseases in humans. Various food provides different types of vitamins like egg and milk provide vitamin A, orange provides vitamin C etc.

Fat- these are one of the greatest sources of energy. These can be differentiated as saturated and unsaturated fats however most food contains both types of fats. Avocados, cheese, fatty fish are some fat enriched food.

Protein- these act as the building blocks of tissues and so are very essential parts of the human body. It is commonly found in animal products. Protein is chemically made up of amino acids that are made up of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen or sulphur. Chicken, egg, lentils are all good sources of protein.

Carbohydrates- These are essentially sugar molecules. Our body breaks the carbohydrate into glucose or blood sugar, which acts as the main source of energy for the body cells, tissues as well as organs. The daily requirement of carbohydrates for adults is around 135g, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). Sugar, fibre, bread, beans etc. are foods that are rich in carbohydrates.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:
- Protein helps in building around 15% of an individual’s body weight i.e. each gram of protein contains around 4 calories.
- Organic molecules may be simple but often these lead to the formation of large and complex molecules called macromolecules.