Chapter 2: Components of Food

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Chapter 2: Components of Food

Class: VI

NCERT solutions

Question 1

Name the major nutrients in our food.

Answer 1

The major nutrients in our food are named carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, food contains dietary fibers and water which are also needed by our body.

Question 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.

Answer 2

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body – Carbohydrates and Fats

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body - Proteins

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight - Vitamin A

(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy – Calcium

Question 3

Name two foods each rich in:

(a) Fats

(b) Starch

(c) Dietary fiber

(d) Protein

Answer 3

(a) Fats : Ghee, Butter, Milk, Egg etc.

(b) Starch : Potatoes, Sugar, Rice etc.

(c) Dietary fiber : Vegetables, Fresh fruits etc.

(d) Protein : Milk, Beans, Egg, Cheese etc.

Question 4

Tick (√) the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill 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.  ( )

Answer 4

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement 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)

Question 5

Fill in the blanks.

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

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

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

(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food.

Answer 5

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

(b) Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beriberi.

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

(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A in our food.