Worksheet: Components of Our Food | Eureka Plus Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What are the five different nutrients the human body needs?
(a) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and water
(b) Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals
(c) Carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and water
(d) Carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats, and water

(ii) Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
(a) Proteins
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fats
(d) Vitamins

(iii) Why is a balanced diet important?
(a) It makes you gain weight.
(b) It ensures proper growth and overall health.
(c) It helps you sleep better.
(d) It prevents you from eating delicious food.

(iv) Which mineral is crucial for making bones and teeth strong?
(a) Iron
(b) Calcium
(c) Potassium
(d) Iodine

(v) What is the role of vitamin D in our body, and how can we obtain it?
(a) It keeps the skin healthy, and we get it from sunlight.
(b) It helps in digestion, and we find it in fruits and vegetables.
(c) It makes red blood cells, and we get it from seafood.
(d) It is necessary for brain development, and we find it in nuts.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) ______ are essential for brain development, making new cells, and providing warmth to the body.
(ii) Malnutrition occurs when a person's daily diet is deficient in one or more essential nutrients like _______________________.
(iii) _______ is needed for maintaining body temperature and helps in digestion.
(iv) The bones become soft and twisted in a condition known as _______, often caused by a deficiency of ________ and ________.
(v) Night blindness is caused by a deficiency of _______ and can be prevented by consuming foods rich in vitamin A, such as ___________________.

Q3: True or False

(i) Most food items obtained from plants contain carbohydrates.
(ii) Vitamin D can be obtained from foods like carrots and papayas.
(iii) Fiber helps in removing waste materials from the digestive system.
(iv) Overweight individuals are not at risk of developing heart diseases and diabetes.
(v) Iodine deficiency causes goitre, which can be prevented by including iodised salt in the diet.

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