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.
