RBSE Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components of Food Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 6 Science Solutions Chapter 2 Components of Food 

RBSE Class 6 Science Components of Food InText Questions and Answers

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Question 1. 
Paheli wonders whether animal food also consists of these different components and do they also need a balanced diet?
Answer:
Yes, animals also need to have a balanced diet for proper functioning of body and to resist from diseases.

RBSE Class 6 Science Components of Food Textbook Questions and Answers

Question 1. 
Name the major nutrients in our food.
Answer:
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are the major nutrients in our, food along with dietary fibres and water.

Quesstion 2. 
Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that - are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
Answer:
(a) Carbohydrates and fats
(b) Proteins and minerals
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium.

Question 3. 
Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats 
(b) Starch 
(c) Dietary fibre 
(d) Protein. 
Answer:
(a) Fats: Ghee and cheese.
(b) Starch: Potatoes and sugarcane.
(c) Dietary fibre: Fruits and cereals.
(d) Protein: Milk and fish.

Question 4. 
Tick (√) the statements that are correct:
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil nutritional requirement of our body. ( )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.    ( )
Answer:
(a) (x) 
(b) (✓) 
(c) (✓) 
(d) (x)

Question 5. 
Fill in the Blanks:
(a) ............................ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of ............................ causes a disease known as beriberi.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ............................
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of     ............................ in our food.
Answer:
(a) Rickets 
(b) Vitamin B1 
(c) Scurvy 
(d) Vitamin A.