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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.

Ans :

The major nutrients present in our food are:

(a) Carbohydrates

(b) Fats

(c) Vitamins

(d) Minerals

(e) Proteins

2. Name the following:

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.

Ans : Carbohydrates

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

Ans : Proteins and minerals

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

Ans : Vitamin A

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

Ans : Calcium

3. Name two foods each rich in:

(a) Fats

Ans : Butter and Groundnut

(b) Starch

Ans : Potato and Rice

(c) Dietary fiber

Ans : Whole grains, raw vegetables

(d) Protein

Ans : Pulses and Fishes

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. ( )

5. Fill in the blanks.

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

Ans : Rickets

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

Ans : Vitamin B1

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

Ans : Scurvy

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

Ans : Vitamin A

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