Important Questions Test: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body - Class 6 MCQ

• The body needs energy to perform all activities, from breathing to running. Foods that provide energy are called energy-giving foods.
• Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy because they are easily and quickly broken down into glucose, which is used by the cells to produce energy (ATP).
• Fats also provide energy and are considered a secondary source, used when carbohydrate reserves are low or for long-term energy needs.
• Proteins are mainly used for growth and repair, not for energy under normal conditions.
• Vitamins do not provide energy; they help in regulating body processes.

Conclusion: While both carbohydrates and fats give energy, carbohydrates are the primary source, making option c correct.

Explanation:

• Milk is rich in protein, which is essential for growth, repairing tissues, and overall body health.
• Apples and bananas are fruits that mainly provide carbohydrates (sugars) and fibre, not significant protein.
• Rice is a staple food that provides energy through carbohydrates but contains very little protein.

Thus, among the given options, milk is the best source of protein.

Silbattas (traditional grinding stones) are an old method of food preparation, unlike modern appliances like microwaves and grinders.

 Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) can only be absorbed by the body with the help of dietary fats. These vitamins dissolve in fat, allowing them to be transported into the bloodstream. 

Why other options are incorrect:

• Carbohydrates:

  Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy. They do not play a significant role in vitamin absorption.

• Proteins:

  Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues. They are not involved in vitamin absorption.

• Minerals:

  Minerals are essential for various bodily functions, but fat is their primary facilitator for vitamin absorption. 

Milk does not contain fiber; dietary fiber is mainly found in plant-based foods like grains, pulses, and vegetables.

The source of protein that is different from the others is cottage cheese (paneer). Here’s why:

• Pumpkin: Contains protein but is primarily a vegetable, with lower protein content.
• Green vegetables: Generally low in protein compared to dairy and legumes.
• Apple: Mainly a fruit with very little protein.
• Cottage cheese (paneer): A dairy product that is rich in protein and is a common source of protein in many diets.

In summary, while all the options contain some protein, cottage cheese stands out as a significant source.

Milk contains protein, calcium, and some vitamin D but lacks vitamin C, which is found in fruits like oranges.

• Deficiency diseases occur when the body does not get enough of certain nutrients, like vitamins or minerals.

  • Example: Scurvy (lack of Vitamin C), Rickets (lack of Vitamin D).

• They are not caused by germs and do not spread from one person to another (non-communicable).

• They can be prevented and cured by eating a balanced diet that includes all essential nutrients.

Therefore, statements (ii) "caused due to a lack of nutrients" and (iv) "can be prevented by taking a balanced diet" correctly describe deficiency diseases.