NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Science Chapter – 2
Q1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
Answer:-
Major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins,Lipids,Vitamins,Mineral and dietary fibers.
Q2. Name the following:
- The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
- The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
- A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
- A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Answer:-
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins and minerals
- Vitamin A
- Calcium
Q3. Name two foods each rich in:
- Fats
- Starch
- Dietary
- Protein
Answer:-
- Cream, Butter
- Rice , Wheat
- Whole grains, raw vegetables.
- Milk, Soya bean
Q4. Tick () the statements that are correct.
- By eating rice alone , we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. ()
- Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balance diet. ()
- Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ()
- Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ()
Solution:-
- Wrong
- Correct
- Correct
Q5. Fill in the blanks.
- _________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
- Deficiency of __________ cause a diseases known as beri – beri.
- Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a diseases known as ________.
- Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ______ in our food.
Answer:-
- Vitamin B1.
- Vitamin A.