CBSE Class 6 Science Components Of Food Worksheet Set G

Answer the following question:

Q1. Which nutrients provide energy to the body?
Answer : Carbohydrates are nutrients which provide energy to the body.

Q2. What are protective foods?
Answer : Food rich in vitamins and minerals are known as protective food.

Q3. How are the proteins important for the body?
Answer : Proteins are important for the body in following way-
1. Our body needs proteins to make new cells.
2. Our body needs proteins to replace old and damaged cells.

Q4. Mention two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food.
Answer : The two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food are- Cooking in too much water and vitamin C destroyed during cooking due to heat.

Q5. Name the two kinds of carbohydrates. Which of these provides us quick energy?
Answer : The two kinds of carbohydrates are Sugars and Starch. Sugars are used to provide energy immediately.

Q6. Which nutrients are needed by our body in small quantities only?
Answer : Fats are needed by our body in small quantities only.

Q7. What are the symptoms of marasmus?
Answer : The symptoms of maramus are child becomes so thin that loose folds of skin be seen all over the body.

Q8. The incidence of goitre among the people living in the Himalayan region was quite high. Why?
Answer : As the iodine content of soil and water is low in these areas. However, consumption of iodized salt has helped to reduce the incidence of goitre.

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