Class 6 Chapter 2 Components of food

Very short and short answer type questions

1. What is the function of carbohydrates present in our food?
2. What is the function of proteins present in our food?
3. What is the function of roughage present in our food?
4. Why are vitamins necessary in our food?
5. What is the function of water in our food?
6. Name the Vitamin responsible for good eyesight.
7. Define the term Balanced diet.
8. What are the causes and symptoms of the disease Beri-Beri?
9. Name the diseases caused by the deficiency of proteins as well as carbohydrates.
10. Name two diseases caused due to deficiency of minerals.
11. Name the nutrient whose deficiency causes marasmus in children.
12. What are the symptoms of deficiency of iron?

Long answer type questions

1. Discuss in detail proteins.
2. Name two diseases caused due to deficiency of minerals.
3. Name any 3 vitamins, their sources and deficiency diseases caused by them.
4. Why is it essential to have a balanced diet?