Solution of COMPONENTS OF FOOD CLASS 6TH

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
Ans: The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

2. Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Ans:
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Proteins
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium

3. Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein
Ans:
(a) Ghee, butter,
(b) Raw potato, rice,
(c) Spinach, cabbage, carrot, ladies finger, (any two)
(d) Milk, egg, fish, meat, pulses (any two).

4. Tick (/) the statements that are correct, and cross (X) those which dire incorrect.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil nutritional requirement of our body,
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.

Ans (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil nutritional requirements of our body. (X)
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (✓)
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (✓)
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (X)

5. Fill in the blanks:
(a) ________ is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D.,
(b) Deficiency of_________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as________________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of_______________ in our food.
Ans:
(a) Rickets
(b) Vitamin B1
(c) Scurvy
(d) Vitamin A