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WWW.NCRTSOLUTIONS.IN – NCERT SOLUTIONS PDF FREE DOWNLOAD, , Ncert Solutions Class 6 Science Chapter 2, , Ncert Solutions For Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Components, of Food, 1. Name the major nutrients in our food., , Answer, The major nutrients in our food are Carbohydrates, proteins, Fats, Vitamins and minerals., 2. Name the following:, (a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body., ► Carbohydrates and fats, (b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body., ► Proteins and minerals, (c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight., ► Vitamin A, (d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy., ► Calcium, 3. Name two foods each rich in:, , (a) Fats, ► Mustard oil and Meat, (b) Starch, ► Rice and Mango, (c) Dietary fibre, ► Pulses and Potato

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WWW.NCRTSOLUTIONS.IN – NCERT SOLUTIONS PDF FREE DOWNLOAD, , (d) Protein, ► Gram and Milk, 4. Tick (✓) the statements that are correct., , (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill the nutritional requirement in 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. ( ), ► (✘), 5. Fill in the blanks:, , (a) _________ is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D., ► Rickets, (b) Deficiency of _________ causes a disease known as beri-beri., ► Vitamin B1, (c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as _________., ► Scurvy, (d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of _________ in our food., ► Vitamin A