CBSE–VI
Chapter–2
Components of Food
1. Fill in the blanks.
a. Lack of vitamins and minerals in our diet causes several ______diseases.
b. Pulses are rich in_________.
c. Carbohydrates provide__________ to the body.
d. Goitre is caused due to deficiency of __________ in our diet.
e. _________ is called sunshine vitamin.
Solution:
(a) Deficiency (b) proteins (c) energy (d) iodine (e) vitamin D.
2. What are main component of food?
Solution: Main components of food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, minerals, roughage and water.
3. Why are fats important for the body?
Solution: Fats are energy giving food in absence of carbohydrates. Some
fats are essential for our body as it helps in the absorption of some
vitamins. They also act as protective covering for many body organs.
4. Define balanced diet? Is this same for all persons.
Solution: A balanced diet is one which contains all the nutrients in proper
amount according to age and work we do. No, it is different for different
persons. A worker needs more carbohydrates than protein. A growing child
needs more protein and minerals for growth and development.
5. Mention the food constituents which may be lacking in one’s diet, in case
of the following:
a. A person suffering from anemia.
b. A boy suffering from poor eyesight.
c. A child suffering from marasmus.
d. A lady suffering from goitre.
Solution: (a) Iron (b) Vitamin A (c) protein and carbohydrates (d) iodine.
6. Fill the blanks with suitable word/words
a. We cannot live without _________ even for a few days.
b. Iodine solution turns starch to _______.
c. A person suffering from _______ tires easily and becomes pale.
d. __________ help in relieving cold and viral infections.
e. In _________, softness and pain occur in the bones that tend to fracture.
Solution:
(a) Water (b) blue black colour (c) anaemia (d) Vitamin C (e) Osteomalacia.
7. What happen when we eat lot of fried food?
Solution: Fried foods contain lots of fat and oil. Excess of fat cause obesity.
Fat also contain cholesterol that may cause blockage of arteries leading to
heart attack.
8. Minerals and vitamins are required in small quantities but important for
good health. Why?
Solution: Minerals and vitamins are required in small quantity in our food
but they are essential for proper growth and development. Minerals and
vitamins provide protection against disease.
9. (a) List all the components of food that provide nutrients.
(b) Mention two components of food that do not provide nutrients.
Solution: (a) Components of food that provide nutrients are
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
(b) Two components of food that don’t provide nutrients are water and
roughage.
10. What is junk food? Why should we avoid it?
Solution: Deep fried articles like poori, samosa, burger, pizzas and food
containing preservatives is called junk food. We should avoid them because
they contain high fat and sugar content and poor nutritional value.
