CLASS 6 Chapter 2 Components of food

Question 1
Name the major nutrients in our food.
Answer

The major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and minerals.

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Question 2
Name the following:

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin is required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Answer

1. Carbohydrates and fats
2. Proteins and minerals
3. Vitamin A
4. Calcium

 Question 3

Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein
Answer

Question 4
State the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement in our bodies. ( )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )
Answer

1. Incorrect
2. correct
3. correct
4. incorrect

Question 5
Fill in the blanks:
(a) _________ is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of _________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as _________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of _________ in our food.

Answer

1. Rickets
2. Vitamin B1
3. Scurvy
4. Vitamin A