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NCERT Solutions Class 6 Science\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 Science<\/a><\/span> Chapter – 2 (Components of Food) <\/strong>has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter – 2 (Components of Food)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
\nAnswer –\u00a0<\/strong>Major Nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals and dietary fibers.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Name the following:
\n<\/strong>(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.<\/span>
\n(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.<\/span>
\n(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.<\/span>
\n(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Answer –
\n<\/strong>(a) Carbohydrates<\/span>
\n(b) Proteins and minerals<\/span>
\n(c) Vitamin A<\/span>
\n(d) Calcium<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Name two foods each rich in:
\n<\/strong>(a) Fats<\/span>
\n(b) Starch<\/span>
\n(c) Dietary fiber<\/span>
\n(d) Protein<\/span><\/p>\n

Answer –
\n<\/strong>(a) Groundnuts, Butter<\/span>
\n(b) Rice, Potato<\/span>
\n(c) Whole Grains, Fresh Fruits<\/span>
\n(d) Pulses, Soya bean<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Tick (\u221a) the statements that are correct.
\n<\/strong>(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. ( )<\/span>
\n(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )<\/span>
\n(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )<\/span>
\n(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )<\/span><\/p>\n

Answer –
\n<\/strong>(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. (x)<\/span>
\n(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (\u221a )<\/span>
\n(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (\u221a )<\/span>
\n(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (x)<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Fill in the blanks.
\n<\/strong>(a) ______________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.<\/span>
\n(b) Deficiency of ______________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.<\/span>
\n(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ______________.<\/span>
\n(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0Rickets<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.<\/span>
\n(b) Deficiency of\u00a0Vitamin B1<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0causes a disease known as beri-beri.<\/span>
\n(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as\u00a0Scurvy<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span>
\n(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of\u00a0Vitamin A<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in our food.<\/span><\/p>\n

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n