Class 6 Science Components of Food Questions And Answers

Last updated on September 17th, 2023 at 11:45 pm

Components of Food Class 6 questions and answers

 

Components of Food Class 6 Questions And Answers by online-shiksha

 

• Question – Name the major nutrients in our food.
• Ans – Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are the most important nutrients in our diet. Besides this, food contains dietary fibres and water.

 

Question – Name the following:

• The nutrients mainly give energy to our body.
• Ans – Carbohydrate and fats

 

• The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
• Ans – Protein

 

• A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
• Ans – Vitamin A

 

• A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
• Ans – Calcium

 

Name two foods each rich in:

• (a) Fats – Oil and Ghee
• (b) Starch – Rice and Potato
• (c) Dietary fibre – Banana , Orange
• (d) Protein – Eggs and dairy products

 

Tick (√) the statements that are correct.

1. By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement of our body. ( )
2. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
3. A balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
4. Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )

Answers of True/False

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False

 

Fill in the blanks.

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

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

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