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N.C.R.T. Solution for class 6 science Chapter-2. Components of food.

 N.C.R.T. Solution for class 6 science Chapter-2. Components of food.


N.C.R.T. Solution for class 6 science Chapter-2. Components of food.

Textbook solution

Q.1 Name the major nutrients in our food.

Ans.- Carbohydrates, protein , fats, vitamins and minerals are the major nutrients in our body.

Q.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. Protein.

c ). A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

Ans. Vitamin A 

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

Ans. Calcium

Q3.) Name two food each rich in .

a). Fats 

Ans. Ghee, butter.

b). Starch 

Ans. Raw potatoes, Rice.

c). Dietary fibres

Ans. Spinach, carrot.

d). Protein

Ans. Milk, fish.

Q4). Tick (✓) the statements that are correct, cross (❌)those which are incorrect.

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

b). Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balance 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. (❌)

Q5). Fill in the blanks.

a). Rickets  is caused by 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.



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