Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food

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SEBA Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food

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Components of Food

Chapter: 2

1. Name the major nutrients in our food? 

Ans: The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteina, fats, vitamins and minerals.

2. Name the following:

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

Ans: Carbohydrates.

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.

Ans: Proteins and minerals.

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

Ans: Vitamin A.

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

Ans: Calcium.

3. Name two foods each rich in 

(a) Fats 

Ans: Ghee, butter.

(b) Starch

Ans: Rice, wheat.

(c) Dietary fiber

Ans: Cabbage, Carrot.

(d) Protein

Ans: Milk, egg.

4. Tick (✓) the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill the nutritional requirement of our body.

Ans: (×)

(b) Deficiency disease can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.

Ans: (✓)

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

Ans: (✓) 

(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.

Ans: (×)

5. Fill in the blanks.

(a ) ……………is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.

Ans: Rickets.

(b) Deficiency of ……………….. causes a disease known as beri-beri.

Ans: Vitamin B1.

(c ) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ……………….

Ans: Scurvy.

(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ……………………. in our food.

Ans: Vitamin A .

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