Question answer of Components of Food (Class Six General Science) Chapter 2

 

Class 6 (General Science)
Chapter 2

Components of Food 

Exercises (অনুশীলনী)

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.

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

2. Nam e the following:

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

Answer: Carbohydrates and fats are the two major nutrients which provide energy to our body.

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

Answer: Proteins are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

Answer: Vitamin A is required for maintaining good eyesight.

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

Answer: Calcium is required for keeping our bones healthy.

3. Name two foods each rich in

(a) Fats

(b) Starch

(c) Dietary fibre

(d) Protein

Answer:

(a) Fats - Vegetable oils, nuts, fish etc.

(b) Starch - Potatoes, sugar, rice etc. 

(c) Dietary fibre - grains, beans, vegetables, fruits etc. 

(d) Protein - Chicken and fish

4. Tick (✓) the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil nutritional requirement of our body. ( )

Answer: incorrect 

(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )

Answer: correct 

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

Answer: correct

(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )

Answer: incorrect

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 a disease known as _______.

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

Answer:

(e) Rickets is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.

(f) Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beri-beri.

(g) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as Scurvy.

(h) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin A in our food.