Science Class VI, Questions and Answers

  Exercise Questions and Answers 

Q.1. Name the major nutrients in our food. 

Answer: The major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals and dietary fibres. 

2. Name the following: 

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body. 

Ans. Carbohydrates. 

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body. 

Ans. Proteins and minerals 

(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight. 

Ans. Vitamin A. 

(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy. 

Ans. Calcium. 

3. Name two foods, each rich in: 

(a) Fats 

Ans. Cream, butter

(b) Starch 

Ans. Rice, wheat

(c) Dietary fibre 

Ans. Whole grains, raw vegetables

(d) Protein Solution

Ans. Milk, soya bean 

4. Tick (√) the statements that are correct. 

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirements of our body. ( ) 

(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. 

Ans. (✔️)

 (c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.( )

Ans. (✔️)

 (d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( ) 

5. Fill in the blanks. 

(a) ______________ is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.

Ans. Rickets

 (b) Deficiency of ______________ causes a disease known as beriberi.

Ans. Vitamin B1

 (c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ______________.

Ans. Scurvy. 

 (d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food. 

Ans. Vitamin A.