NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

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NCERT Class 6 Science Chapter wise Solutions

• Chapter 1 – Food Where Does It Come From
• Chapter 2 – Components of Food
• Chapter 3 – Fibre to Fabric
• Chapter 4 – Sorting Materials Into Group
• Chapter 5 – Separation of Substances
• Chapter 6 – Changes Around Us
• Chapter 7 – Getting to Know Plants
• Chapter 8 – Body Movements
• Chapter 9 – The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings
• Chapter 10 – Motion and Measurement of Distances
• Chapter 11 – Light Shadows and Reflection
• Chapter 12 – Electricity and Circuits
• Chapter 13 – Fun with Magnets
• Chapter 14 – Water
• Chapter 15 – Air around Us
• Chapter 16 – Garbage In Garbage Out

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

Class–VI

(CHAPTER-02)

COMPONENTS OF FOOD

Quesiton 1.Name the major nutrients in our food.

Answer: The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, food also contains dietary fibres and water.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

Quesiton 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: Name the following:

(a)Carbohydrates and fats.

(b)Proteins and minerals

(c)Vitamin A

(d)Calcium

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

Quesiton 3.Name the two foods each rich in

(a)Starch

(b)Starch

(c)Dietary fibre

(d)Protein

Answer:

(a) Butter, Groundnut.

(b) Rice, Potato.

(c) Whole grains, Fresh fruits.

(d) Pulses, Fish.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

Quesiton 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 variety of food items.

(c)Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.

(d)Meat alone is not sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.

Answer: 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 variety of food items.√

(c)Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. √

(d)Meat alone is not sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.√

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Components of Food

Quesiton 5.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 disease known as ———-.

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

Answer: Fill in the blanks.

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

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

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

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

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