CLASS VI WRKSHT COMPONENTS OF FOOD

COMPONENTS OF FOOD

CLASS VI WORKSHEET

1.Butter and ghee are major sources of

(i)

Fats

(ii)

Proteins

(iii)

Roughage                                                                                                                                                                                   (iv)

Minerals

2.Goitre occurs due to the deficiency of ___________________ .

(i)

Iron

(ii)

Iodine

(iii)

Potassium

(iv)

Chlorine

(c)

Our hair and nails contain

(i)

Calcium

(ii)

Phosphorus

(iii)

Fluorine

(iv)

Proteins

2.

Fill in the blanks.

(a)

_____________________ is caused due to deficiency of vitamin B in our food.

   

(b)

Our food contains several components known as _____________________ .

3.

Answer the following questions.

(a)

Name two foods which are rich in:
(a) Proteins
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Fats

(b)

Which nutrients can be obtained from pulses and eggs ?

(c)

Why is food important for our body ?

(d)

Name five major nutrients in our food.

(e) Write about Vitamin A and Vitamin D in reference to their:
(a) Sources in food
(b) Functions in body
(c) Deficiency diseases
(d) Symptoms of deficiency

4.

Write True for the correct statement and False for the incorrect statement.

   

(a)

Apple contains iron.      

(b)

Iodine causes goitre.      

(c)

Loss of water leads to dehydration.     

(d)

Vitamin A makes bones and teeth strong.      

5.

Do as Directed.

  

Analogy Type:
1. Starch test : Iodine solution : : Sugar test : ______________
2. Pulse : Protein : : Butter : ______________
3. Beri-beri : Vitamin B : : Scurvy : ______________

6.

Match the columns.

Column I	Column II	Column III
1. Beri - Beri 2. Anaemia 3. Marasmus 4. Goitre 5. Scurvy 6. Rickets	a. Swelling in neck b. Bending of bones c. Stopping of growth d. Weak muscles e. Weakness f. Bleeding gums	A. Protein and carbohydrates B. Iodine C. Iron D. Vitamin B E. Vitamin D F. Vitamin C