Introduction
Before trying to attempt to answer the NCERT exercise questions, you should have a thorough understanding of class 6 Science chapter 1 i.e. ‘Components of Food’.
If you haven’t understood the chapter yet, then worry not you can go through it easily and develop a crystal clear understanding of various concepts from our notes whose link has been provided below.
NCERT Excercise Questions & Answers
Que. 1 Name the major nutrients in our food.
Ans. 1 The major nutrients that are present in our food are:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fat
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Roughage or Dietary Fibers
- Water.
Que. 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 is required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Ans. 2 (a) Carbohydrates and Fat
(b) Proteins
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium
Que. 3 Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fiber
(d) Protein
Ans. 3 (a) Fish, Butter
(b) Potato, Rice
(c) Spinach, Apple
(d) Meat, Egg, Paneer
Que. 4 Tick (✅) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill the nutritional requirements of 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. ( )
Ans. 4 (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill the nutritional requirements of 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. (❌)
Que. 5 Fill in the blanks.
(a) __ is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of __ causes a disease known as beriberi.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as __.
(d) Night blindness is caused by to deficiency of __ in our food.
Ans. 5 (a) Rickets is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes a disease known as beriberi.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as Scurvy.
(d) Night blindness is caused by to deficiency of Vitamin A in our food.
These are all the exercise questions that are given in your class 6th science NCERT textbook’s chapter 1 ‘Components of Food’ and their respective answers.
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