Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 3 Mindful Eating a Path to Healthy Body
Q: What are the major nutrients in our food?
A: The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Q: What is a balanced diet?
A: A balanced diet is a diet that contains all essential nutrients, roughage, and water in the right amounts for proper growth and development of the body.
Q: What are millets also known as?
A: Millets are also known as nutri-cereals due to their high nutritional value.
Q: What is the test for detecting starch in food?
A: The test for starch is to add a few drops of diluted iodine solution – a blue-black color indicates the presence of starch.
Q: What are food miles?
A: Food miles refers to the distance traveled by a food item from the producer to the consumer.
Q: What are two examples of energy-giving foods?
A: Carbohydrates and fats are examples of energy-giving foods.
Q: What is the function of dietary fiber in our diet?
A: Dietary fiber helps get rid of undigested food and ensures smooth passage of stools.
Q: Name two plant sources of protein.
A: Pulses and nuts are good plant sources of protein.
Q: What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin C?
A: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
Q: Why should we avoid eating junk food frequently?
A: Junk foods are high in calories but low in essential nutrients, and can lead to obesity and health problems if consumed frequently.
Q: What is iodized salt?
A: Iodized salt is common salt mixed with required quantities of salts of iodine.
Q: What deficiency disease is caused by lack of iodine?
A: Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency.
Q: How can we test for the presence of fats in food?
A: By pressing the food item on paper – an oily patch indicates the presence of fat.
Q: What color change indicates the presence of proteins in a food test?
A: A violet color indicates the presence of proteins.
Q: Why are vitamins and minerals called protective nutrients?
A: They protect our body from diseases and keep us healthy.
Q: What is the main function of proteins in our diet?
A: Proteins help in growth and repair of our body.
Q: Name two sources of Vitamin D.
A: Exposure to sunlight and fish are sources of Vitamin D.
Q: What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin D?
A: Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
Q: Why should we include uncooked fruits and vegetables in our diet?
A: Some nutrients like Vitamin C are lost during cooking, so eating raw fruits and vegetables helps preserve these nutrients.
Q: What is the importance of water in our diet?
A: Water helps the body absorb nutrients from food and removes waste through sweat and urine.
Q: What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?
A: Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy for our body.
Q: Name two examples of millets mentioned in the chapter.
A: Jowar and bajra are examples of millets mentioned.
Q: Who initiated nutrition research in India?
A: Coluthur Gopalan initiated nutrition research in India.
Q: What is food fortification?
A: Food fortification is the process of adding nutrients to food during processing to improve its nutritional quality.
Q: Why is reducing food miles important?
A: Reducing food miles helps cut down transport costs and pollution, supports local farmers, and keeps food fresher.
Q: What government agency regulates food quality in India?
A: The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food quality in India.
Q: Why are some foods called junk foods?
A: Foods with high calories due to high sugar and fat content, but low in essential nutrients, are called junk foods.
Q: What is the main advantage of millets as crops?
A: Millets can be easily cultivated in different climatic conditions.
Q: What is the Sanskrit saying mentioned at the beginning of the chapter?
A: “Annena jātāni jivanti”, which means “food gives life to living beings.”
Q: What program was implemented in 2002 to provide balanced food in schools?
A: The Mid-Day Meal Programme, now known as ‘PM POSHAN’, was implemented.
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