Components of Food Class 6 Worksheet Science Chapter 1

Q1. Fill in the Blanks

(i) ______ and ______ mainly provide energy to our body.
(ii) A ______ can prevent deficiency disease.
(iii) Too much fat in the diet may lead to ______.
(iv) Cooking in too much water destroys ______ in food.
(v) ______ gets easily destroyed by heat during cooking.
(vi) Deficiency of Vitamin D causes ______.
(vii) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes ______.
(viii) ______ makes up about 70% of our body weight.
(ix) ______ is mainly responsible for the transportation of nutrients in our body.
(x) ______ is essential for the production of hemoglobin in the blood. 

Q2. State True or False

(i) Milk does not provide dietary fiber.
(ii) Fats provide less energy as compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.
(iii) Lack of nutrients in our diet over a long period causes deficiency diseases.
(iv) Rice and potatoes are rich in protein.
(v) Peas, gram, soya beans, and cottage cheese are good sources of proteins.

Q4. Write the deficiency disease that causes bleeding gums.

Q5. Write the deficiency disease that is caused by the deficiency of iron in the diet.

Q6. What is the vitamin that represents a group of other vitamins?

Q7. What is obesity?

Q8. Why do we need carbohydrates in our diet? 

Q9. Why do children need more protein in their diet?

Q10. Dia prepared ladyfingers that taste yummy. She washed the ladyfinger after she cut them into small pieces and then fried them in excess oil with lots of spices to make them crunchy and tasty. Was her method of cooking correct?

Q11. What is night blindness? Write its symptoms.

Q12. A child has stunted growth, swelling on the face, discoloration of hair and skin disease. He was advised to eat a protein-rich diet. Name the disease the child is suffering from. 

Q13. How can we test the presence of fat in food items?

Q14. How are diseases caused?

Q15. Write the steps to test the presence of protein in a food item.

Q16. What is a balanced diet? Is it the same for everyone?

Q17. How can we cure anemia?

Q18. On adding 2-3 drops of dilute iodine solution to a food item, it turns blue-black. What does it indicate?

Q19. Why sunlight is important for our health?

Q20: ‘Vitamins and minerals are essential in very small quantities by our body compared to other components, but still, they are an important part of our balanced diet. Explain the statement.

Q21. Name the food materials which contain fat.

Assertion and Reason Questions

Q22. Assertion (A): Foods containing proteins are called body building foods.
Reason (R): Paneer is a plant source of protein.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Q23. Assertion (A): Obesity occurs when one takes more food than requirement.
Reason (R): The extra food gets stored as fat and the person becomes too fat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Q24. Assertion (A): Deficiency of calcium causes rickets.
Reason (R): In our diet milk and milk products are the major source of calcium.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Q25: Assertion (A): Vitamins are required in small quantities for maintaining good health.
Reason (R): Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases and keep our bones, teeth, and gums healthy.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q26: Which of the following nutrients mainly provides energy to our body?
(a) Proteins
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Vitamins
(d) Minerals

Q27: What test is used to check the presence of protein in a food item?
(a) Iodine solution test
(b) Copper sulfate and caustic soda test
(c) Paper test
(d) Lime water test

Q28: Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D

Q29: Which of the following foods is a good source of Vitamin C?
(a) Milk
(b) Liver
(c) Orange
(d) Rice

Q30: What happens if excess water is used during cooking and then thrown away?
(a) It improves the taste of the food
(b) It helps in retaining vitamins
(c) It results in the loss of minerals and vitamins
(d) It increases the fat content

You can find Worksheets Solutions here: Worksheet Solutions: Components of Food