NCERT Solutions for Class 6^th Science: Chapter 2 – Components of Food

Question 1: Name the major nutrients in our food.

Answer:The major nutrients in our food are:

1. Carbohydrates
2. proteins
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. minerals.

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 required for keeping our bones healthy.Answer:(a) Carbohydrates and fats(b) Proteins and minerals(c) Vitamin A(d) Calcium

Question 3: Name two foods each rich in:

(a) Fats(b) Starch(c) Dietary fibre(d) ProteinAnswer:(a) Groundnut and Butter(b) Rice and Mango(c) Potatoes and pulses(d) Fish and Gram

Question 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) A 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:(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) A balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (?)(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (?)

Question 5: Fill in the blanks:

(a) _________ is caused by the 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.Answer:(a) Rickets is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D.(b) Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beri-beri.(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. Save