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In the protein test, what color indicates the presence of proteins?
- a) Blue
- b) Violet
- c) Green
- d) Yellow
Answer: b) Violet
What is a balanced diet?
- a) A diet with only vegetables and fruits
- b) A diet with all essential nutrients in the right amount
- c) A diet high in proteins and low in carbohydrates
- d) A diet that includes only organic foods
Answer: b) A diet with all essential nutrients in the right amount
What are millets also called due to their high nutritional value?
- a) Super-cereals
- b) Mega-cereals
- c) Nutri-cereals
- d) Ultra-cereals
Answer: c) Nutri-cereals
What is the term for the distance food travels from producer to consumer?
- a) Food kilometers
- b) Food distance
- c) Food travel
- d) Food miles
Answer: d) Food miles
What is the main function of carbohydrates and fats in our diet?
- a) Body building
- b) Providing energy
- c) Fighting diseases
- d) Aiding digestion
Answer: b) Providing energy
Which nutrient helps in growth and repair of our body?
- a) Carbohydrates
- b) Fats
- c) Proteins
- d) Vitamins
Answer: c) Proteins
What is the main function of vitamins and minerals in our diet?
- a) Providing energy
- b) Building muscles
- c) Protecting from diseases
- d) Aiding digestion
Answer: c) Protecting from diseases
Which vitamin can be naturally produced by our body upon exposure to sunlight?
- a) Vitamin A
- b) Vitamin B
- c) Vitamin C
- d) Vitamin D
Answer: d) Vitamin D
What is the term for adding nutrients to food during processing to improve its nutritional quality?
- a) Enrichment
- b) Fortification
- c) Enhancement
- d) Supplementation
Answer: b) Fortification
Which government agency regulates food quality in India?
- a) FSSAI
- b) FDA
- c) ICMR
- d) ICAR
Answer: a) FSSAI
What is the main benefit of reducing food miles?
- a) Increases food variety
- b) Improves taste of food
- c) Reduces cost and pollution during transport
- d) Increases shelf life of food
Answer: c) Reduces cost and pollution during transport
What is the main drawback of junk foods?
- a) They are expensive
- b) They have low calorie content
- c) They lack essential nutrients
- d) They are difficult to prepare
Answer: c) They lack essential nutrients
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a balanced diet?
- a) Contains all essential nutrients
- b) Includes roughage
- c) Has adequate water
- d) High in saturated fats
Answer: d) High in saturated fats
Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 3 Mindful Eating a Path to Healthy Body
