Delhi Public School

B.S.City

Class-VI Biology E-Content

Date-13.04.2020

Components of Food
In the previous chapter we have learnt about the wide variety of
foods we can eat. In this chapter we’ll learn about the various
components of food and their function in keeping us fit and
healthy.

Introduction to Components of Food

• All living organisms such as plants and animals require
food. So, food is essential for all living organisms.
• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are
essential components of food, these components are
called nutrients.
• In addition, food also contains dietary fibres and waters

FOOD AND NUTRITION

All living things need energy to do work. They get

this energy from the food they eat. Our body uses
this energy for doing work.
The process of obtaining food
necessary for good health and growth is called
nutrition.
 Why do organisms need food?

Different Type of Food and their components

Carbohydrates and Fats. Carbohydrates

Energy-
provide us instant energy. Fats are stored
giving food
energy resources
Body- Proteins are body-building food as they help
building in body growth and repair of damaged parts
food of the body.
Vitamins and minerals are protective food
as they protect us from many diseases.
Protective They give us resistance against disease
food causing germs

All the components of food are required by the body to

maintain the various life-processes in the living
organisms.
Each nutrient has its functions to perform, but
different nutrients must act together.
 WORKSHEET

Q1.What is meant by nutrition?

Q2.Why is intake of food essential for our body?

Q3.Name the different components of food.

Q4.Which two components of food are considered as

energy-giving food?

Q5.Which component of food is said to be as body-

building food and why?