Ncert Solutions For Class 6 Science - Components of Food

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.

Answer
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. - Carbohydrates and fats
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body. - Proteins and minerals 
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight. - Vitamin A
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy. - Calcium

3. Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats - Mustard oil and Meat
(b) Starch - Rice and Mango 
(c) Dietary fibre - Pulses and Potato
(d) Protein - - Gram and Milk

4. Tick (?) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill the nutritional requirement in 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. ( ) - (?)

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