6th standard Science ( COMPONENTS OF FOOD )

 

COMPONENTS OF FOOD
Questions

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.

A:- The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and
minerals. In addition, food also contains dietary fibres and water.

2. Name the following:

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.

A:- Carbohydrates and fats.

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
A:- (b) Proteins and minerals

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
A;- (c) Vitamin A

(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

A:- (d) Calcium

3. Name the two foods each rich in
(a) Starch Butter, Groundnut.
(b) Starch Rice, Potato.
(c) Dietary fibre Whole grains, Fresh fruits
(d) Protein Pulses, Fish.

4. Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body.(X)

(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a variety of food items. (√)

(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (√)

(d) Meat alone is not sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (√)

5. Fill in the blanks.

a)Rickets is caused by deficiency of vitamin D.

(b) Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes disease known as scurvy.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A in our food.