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These NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science<\/a> Chapter 2 Components of Food Questions and Answers are prepared by our highly skilled subject experts to help students while preparing for their exams.<\/p>\n

Components of Food NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 2<\/h2>\n

Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nName the major nutrients in our food.
\nAnswer:
\nThe major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibres and water.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nName the following:
\na. The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
\nb. The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
\nc. A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
\nd. A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
\nAnswer:
\na. Carbohydrates and fats
\nb. Proteins
\nc. Vitamin A
\nd. Calcium<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nName two foods each rich in:
\na. Fats
\nb. Starch
\nc. Dietary fibre
\nd. Proteins
\nAnswer:
\na. Fats: Butter and ghee
\nb. Starch: Raw potato and rice
\nc. Dietary fibre: Spinach and cabbage
\nd. Proteins: Milk, eggs, fish and meat<\/p>\n

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Question 4.
\nTick (\u2713) the statements that are correct.
\na. By eating rice alone, we can fulfil nutritional requirement of our body.
\nb. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.
\nc. Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.
\nd. Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.
\nAnswer:
\na. Incorrect
\nb. Correct
\nc. Correct
\nd. Incorrect<\/p>\n

Question 5.
\na. ………………. is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
\nb. Deficiency of ………………. causes a disease known as beri-beri.
\nc. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ……………….
\nd. Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ………………. in our food.
\nAnswer:
\na. Rickets
\nb. Vitamin B1
\nc. Scurvy
\nd. Vitamin A<\/p>\n

NCERT Extended Learning Activities and Projects<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nPrepare a diet chart to provide balance diet to a twelve year old child. The diet chart should include food items which are not expensive and are commonly available in your area.
\nAnswer:
\nDo it yourself.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nWe have learnt that excess intake of fats is harmful for the body. What about other nutrients? Would it be harmful for the body to take too much of proteins or vitamins in the diet? Read about diet related problems to find answers to these questions and have a class discussion on this topic.
\nAnswer:
\nExcessive intake of any nutrient may prove harmful and can lead to several health related problems.<\/p>\n

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Question 3.
\nTest the food usually eaten by cattle or a pet to find out which nutrients are present in animal food. Compare results obtained from the whole class to conclude about balanced diet requirements for different animals.
\nAnswer:
\nAnimals eat a variety of food and fodder. It comprises of various nutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, fibres, vitamins, minerals, etc. They also eat a large amount of cellulose from the leaves and grasses.<\/p>\n

Activity 1<\/span><\/p>\n

Objective: To test the presence of starch in potato.
\nMaterials Required: A potato, knife, iodine solution and dropper.
\nProcedure:<\/p>\n