Question

Give one reason for the following statements.

(a) Salt is added as a preservative in Pickles.

(b) We should not eat food items beyond the expiry date.

(c) Deficiency of Calcium in diet leads to poor skeletal growth.

Answer 1

(a) Addition of salt removes the moisture content in the food by the process of Osmosis.

(b) Toxins are produced by the Bacteria (or) by the enzymes.

(c) Deficiency of Calcium in diet leads to poor skeletal growth because of bone deformities and Osteoporosis in adults.