CBSE Class 6 Science Components of Food Worksheet Set A

Question. Some fruits and vegetables are preserved by pickling them. Nandini got confused with the various steps to be taken to preserve mangoes. Can you help her to arrange them in the correct order?
1. Cut the mangoes into pieces.
2. Keep the pieces in the sun.
3. Add salt to the pieces.
4. Store it in a dry jar.
5. Wash and dry them.
(a) 1-5-2-3-4.
(b) 5-1-3-2-4
(c) 5-1-2-3-4
(d) 1-2-5-3-4.

Answer : B

Question. We are advised to include pulses, eggs, and milk in our diet. All of these are rich in
(a) Minerals
(b) Proteins
(c) Carbohydrates
(d) Vitamins.

Answer : B

Question. According to this food pyramid, how much butter should be eaten daily?

(a) Quite a lot
(b) 0 to 2 servings
(c) 1 to 2 servings
(d) Very little

Answer : D

Question. Which type of vegetables should be eaten ONLY SPARINGLY?

(a) Leafy vegetables
(b) Vegetables that grow underground
(c) Vegetables that have starch
(d) Vegetables that grow on trees

Answer : C

Question. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria which forms on our teeth. These bacteria convert sugar in the food that we eat into acid. Which layer of the tooth will be affected first by this acid?
Given here is the structure of a human tooth. Study it and answer the question.

(a) Enamel
(b) Dentin
(c) Pulp
(d) Cementum

Answer : A

Question. A tooth decay starts at the surface of the tooth and grows inward. However, it will start paining only after the decay reaches the _______ layer
Given here is the structure of a human tooth. Study it and answer the question.

(a) enamel
(b) dentin
(c) pulp
(d) cementum

Answer : C

Question. Kilocalorie is a unit of energy contained in food. Study this figure carefully. What do you think it suggests?

(a) The energy required by organism lower in a food chain is more.
(b) Many cows together need as much grain as one person.
(c) Only a small part of energy is passed on up a food chain.
(d) Non-vegetarianism leads to better use of available energy.

Answer : C

Question. Calorie is a unit of energy. Some food items mention on their label a certain number of calories.  What is the reason for this?
(a) Food is used to measure energy.
(b) The calorie figure indicates how much energy the food would give when eaten.
(c) The calorie figure indicates how much energy was used to make the food item.
(d) Food items having more than a certain number of calories are banned.

Answer : B

Question. 1 level teaspoon of sugar contains 16 calories and 4g of carbohydrates. Calories here refers to_______________.
(a) amount of food
(b) a type of nutrient like proteins and carbohydrates
(c) proteins the food gives
(d) the energy the food contains

Answer : D

Question. Which of these symptoms will be seen in a person who does not take any sour fruits in his diet?
(a) Bowed legs
(b) Tiredness
(c) Bleeding gums
(d) Dry and scaly skin

Answer : C

Question. Different kinds of food contain different substances useful to our body. These are called nutrients. Which nutrient gives us energy?
(a) Proteins
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Minerals
(d) Vitamins

Answer : B

Question. Difficulty in seeing in dim light can be prevented by including in the daily diet____________.
(a) rice and dal
(b) carrots and leafy vegetables
(c) potatoes and rice
(d) chapatti and onion

Answer : B

Question. DIETARY FIBRE is the part of our food which our body cannot fully digest. From which of these does it come?
(a) Milk
(b) Leafy vegetables
(c) Sea fish
(d) Ghee and oils

Answer : B

Question. During a birthday party Sahil eats a lot of cake. After swallowing, how does the cake pass from the food pipe to the stomach
(a) Due to the contraction of the muscles in the food pipe controlled by Sahil.
(b) Due to the expansion of the muscles in the food pipe not under his control.
(c) Due to the expansion and contraction of the muscles in the food pipe not under his control.
(d) Due to the expansion and contraction of the muscles in the food pipe controlled by him.

Answer : C

Question. According to the food chart shown below, spinach (palak) would be a good source of:

(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Fats
(c) Proteins
(d) Minerals

Answer : D

Question. What is the BEST reason for including fruits and leafy vegetables in a healthy diet?
(a) They have a high water content.
(b) They are the best source of protein.
(c) They are rich in minerals and vitamins.
(d) They are the best source of carbohydrates.

Answer : C

Question. Gums swell up and bleed often for people who have a vitamin C deficiency. Identify a food that people with this deficiency should eat.
(a) Eggs
(b) Eggs
(c) Pulses
(d) Lemon and orange juice.

Answer : D

Question. Answer the question based on the information below:-
Our bodies need energy to live and grow, and this is provided by the food we eat. The energy provided by different nutrients like carbohydrates, fats and proteins is shown in this table: (Other components do not contribute significantly to the total calories.) 
How many calories are there totally in the two slices of toast whose nutrient information is shown on this label?

(a) About 160
(b) About 350
(c) About 390
(d) About 470

Answer : B

Question. Answer the question based on the information below:-
Our bodies need energy to live and grow, and this is provided by the food we eat. The energy provided by different nutrients like carbohydrates, fats and proteins is shown in this table: (Other components do not contribute significantly to the total calories.)
The US Food and Drug Administration allows certain claims to be made when foods satisfy related conditions. Here are some of those claims:
Fat free: Less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving. Low fat: 3 grams or less per serving. Cholesterol free: Less than 2 mg of cholesterol per serving.
Low cholesterol: 20 mg or less of cholesterol per serving. Saturated Fat Free: Less than 0.5 gram of saturated fat per serving. Low Saturated Fat: 1 gram or less per serving or not more than 15 percent of calories from saturated fat. Sodium free: Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving. Low sodium: 140 mg or less per serving. For a serving of 2 slices for which the information is shown, which of these claims can be made?"

(a) Fat Free and Saturated Fat Free
(b) Low Fat
(c) Low Sodium
(d) None of these claims can be made

Answer : D

Question. The pie-chart shown represents a balanced diet. Some elements are marked. Letters P and Q respectively represent.

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) Proteins and Vitamins

Answer : A
 

Question. Night blindness is a condition caused by the deficiency of a vitamin in our body. A regular intake of which of these food items will help in preventing it?
(a) fruits and vegetables like oranges, amla, cabbage - rich in vitamin C
(b) meat, chicken, fish - rich in vitamin B12
(c) carrots, sweet potatoes, radish - rich in vitamin A
(d) soya beans, corn, wheat - rich in vitamin E

Answer : C
 

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