Chapter 2: Components of Food

Class 6 Science - NCERT Exercise Solutions

Summary: Food contains nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients are essential for energy, growth, and protection from diseases.

NCERT Exercise Questions & Answers

Q1. Name the main nutrients in our food.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, and Minerals. Dietary fibre and water are also important.
Q2. Name the following:
(a) Energy-giving nutrients → Carbohydrates & Fats
(b) Body-building nutrients → Proteins
(c) Protective nutrients → Vitamins & Minerals
(d) Vitamin for eyes → Vitamin A
Q3. Name two foods rich in:
(a) Carbohydrates → Rice, Wheat
(b) Proteins → Pulses, Eggs
(c) Fats → Butter, Ghee
(d) Vitamins → Fruits, Vegetables
Q4. What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains all nutrients in the right amount is called a balanced diet.
Q5. What are deficiency diseases?
Diseases caused due to lack of nutrients are called deficiency diseases.

Deficiency Diseases Table

Nutrient Disease Symptoms
Vitamin A Night Blindness Poor vision at night
Vitamin B1 Beriberi Weak muscles
Vitamin C Scurvy Bleeding gums
Vitamin D Rickets Soft bones
Iron Anemia Weakness
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