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CBSE Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food Important Questions 2023-24

This document discusses components of food and their importance from a class 6 science textbook. It includes short answer and long answer questions about carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and deficiency diseases. Carbohydrates and fats provide energy, while proteins are needed for body building. Minerals are required for growth and vitamins protect against diseases. Deficiency of nutrients can cause conditions like scurvy, rickets, and night blindness. A balanced diet with variety is important for overall health and development.

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CBSE Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food Important Questions 2023-24

This document discusses components of food and their importance from a class 6 science textbook. It includes short answer and long answer questions about carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and deficiency diseases. Carbohydrates and fats provide energy, while proteins are needed for body building. Minerals are required for growth and vitamins protect against diseases. Deficiency of nutrients can cause conditions like scurvy, rickets, and night blindness. A balanced diet with variety is important for overall health and development.

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  • Very Short Answer Questions: Covers brief questions that focus on components of food, emphasizing key nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins.
  • Short Answer Questions: Presents questions that require slightly longer responses regarding the sources of nutrients and their functions.
  • Long Answer Questions: Details extensive questions explaining concepts like carbohydrates and dietary balance, requiring deeper understanding and analysis.

Important Questions for Class 6

Science
Chapter 2 Components of food

Very Short Answer Questions 1 Mark

1. Components of food that provide energy-


Ans: Carbohydrates and fats

2. Component of food that participates in body building-


Ans: Protein

3. Component of food needed for growth and maintenance-


Ans: Minerals

4. Component of food that protects us from diseases-


Ans: Vitamins.

5. Nails, hairs, are made up of-


Ans: Protein

Short Answer Questions 2 Marks

1. Name the food rich in carbohydrates.


Ans: The food rich in carbohydrates are potatoes, beans, yogurt, oats etc.

2. Name the food rich in proteins.


Ans: The food rich in proteins are chicken, fish, milk, cheese etc.

3. Name the food rich in fats.


Ans: The foods rich in fats are cheese, peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolates etc.

4. Name the two types of vitamins.


Ans: The two types of vitamins are-
● Fat-soluble vitamins
● Water- soluble vitamins

5. What is dietary fibre?

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Ans: Dietary fibres are the plant deprived food that cannot be completely broken
down by the human digestive system. For example- vegetables, fruits, whole grain
oats etc.

6. Define a balanced diet?


Ans: A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food that provides adequate
amounts of the nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins for our
wholesome development are known as balanced diet.

7. Define deficiency diseases?


Ans: A disease caused by the lack of an element in the diet like vitamin or mineral
is known as deficiency disease. For example- scurvy, rickets etc.

8. What are the Symptoms of deficiency of carbohydrates?


Ans: The Symptoms of deficiency of carbohydrates are-
● Nausea
● Fatigue
● Dehydration
● Lack of energy and stamina etc
● Shakiness, etc.

9. Name two deficiency diseases caused due to proteins?


Ans: The two deficiency diseases caused due to proteins are Kwashiorkor and
Marasmus.

10. Name two diseases caused due to deficiency of vitamins in diet?


Ans: The two diseases caused due to deficiency of vitamins in diet are scurvy and
rickets.

11. Name two diseases caused due to deficiency of minerals?


Ans: The two diseases caused due to deficiency of minerals Osteomalacia and
Beriberi.

12. What is dehydration?


Ans: Dehydration is the condition when your body loses more fluid than you take
in. Basically, excess loss of water from the body leads to dehydration.

Long Answer Questions 5 Marks

1. Explain in detail what are carbohydrates?

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Ans: Carbohydrates are sugar molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
carbohydrates are one of the main nutrients found in foods and drinks. They are a
rich source of energy. Our body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. There are
two main types of carbohydrates i.e sugar and starch. Carbohydrates provide fuel for
the central nervous system and energy for working muscles. Lack of energy and
stamina are the two main symptoms associated with deficiency of carbohydrates.
The food rich in carbohydrates are potatoes, beans, yogurt, oats etc.

2. Explain in detail about proteins?


Ans: Protein highly complex substance that is present in all living organisms.
Proteins are of great nutritional value and are directly involved in the chemical
processes essential for life. They are an important component of food. They are
needed for body growth and repair. Amino acids joined to form proteins. Proteins in
diet causes weakening of muscles. Deficiency of proteins leads to kwashiorkor and
marasmus. The food rich in proteins are chicken, fish, milk, cheese etc.

3. Name any 3 vitamins, their sources and deficiency diseases caused by them?
Ans: The three vitamins are-
● Vitamin C- It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is needed for normal growth and
development. Deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy, a disease that is
characterised by bleeding gums, skin spots and swelling in joints. Foods rich in
vitamin C sources are broccoli, potatoes, Citrus fruits, etc.
● Vitamin K – It is a group of fat-soluble compounds Vitamin K is important for
blood coagulation. Deficiency of vitamin K can cause osteoporosis and leads to
excessive bleeding. Foods rich in vitamin K sources are spinach, cereal grains,
broccoli, etc.
● Vitamin A- It is a fat- soluble vitamin. It is important for normal vision, growth
and a healthy immune system. Deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness,
infertility. Foods rich in vitamin A sources are carrot, milk, fish, etc.

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