CBSE Class: 6 NCERT Science Chapter: 2 exercise questions and answers | COMPONENTS OF FOODS
1. Name the major nutrient found in our food.
ANSWER:
The major nutrient found in our food are
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Vitamins
e. Minerals
f. Water
g. Dietary fibres
2.Name the following:
(a) The nutrient(s) that mainly provides energy to our body.
ANSWER:
The nutrient(s) that mainly provides energy to our body.-
Carbohydrate and Fats
(b) The nutrient that is needed for the growth and maintenance of the body.
ANSWER:
The nutrient that is needed for the growth and maintenance of the body-
Protein. and Mineral.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining our good eyesight.
ANSWER:
A vitamin required for maintaining our good eyesight. –
vitamin A
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping the bones healthy.
ANSWER:
A mineral that is required for keeping the bones healthy.-
Calcium
3. Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats.
ANSWER:
groundnut, milk
(b) Starch.
ANSWER:
Sugars.
(c) Dietary fibre.
ANSWER:
whole grain, potato
(d) Protein
ANSWER:
meat, Gram
4. Tick (✓) the following statement that are true.-
(a) By eating rice only, we can fulfill the nutritional requirement of the body
(b) Deficiency disease can be prevented by following a balanced diet.
(c) Balanced diet for body should contain variety of food item.
(d) Meat only is sufficient to provide all the nutrient to our body.
ANSWER:
(a) By eating rice only, we can fulfill the nutritional requirement of the body (×)
(b) Deficiency disease can be prevented by following a balanced diet. (✓)
(c) Balanced diet for body should contain variety of food item. (✓)
(d) Meat only is sufficient to provide all the nutrient to our body.(×)
5.Fill in the blanks.
(a) ……………. is caused by the deficiency of the said Vitamin. D.
(b) Deficiency of ……………. causes a disease that is known to be as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of ……………. causes a disease that is known as Surry.
(d) Night blindness. is caused due to deficiency of …………….. in our foods
ANSWER:
(a) Rickets are caused by deficiency of the said Vitamin. D.
(b) Deficiency of Vitamin. B causes a disease that is known to be as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin. C causes a disease that is known as Scurvy.
(d) Night blindness. is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin. A in our foods.
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