GRADE: 6 SUBJECT: SCIENCE
TOPIC: MINDFUL EATING-A PATH TO HEALTHY BODY (NOTES)
A) Fill in the blanks
1. Carbohydrates and fats mainly provide energy to our body.
2. Too much fat in the diet may lead to obesity.
3. An oily patch on paper shows that food item contains fat.
4. Water helps our body to absorb nutrients from food.
5. Water makes up about 60% of our body weight.
6. Vitamin C gets easily destroyed by heat during cooking.
7. Vitamin K helps in clotting of blood.
8. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes rickets.
9. Deficiency of vitamin-C causes scurvy.
10.10.A balanced diet can prevent deficiency disease.
11.Cooking in too much water destroys nutrients in food.
12.Fiber or roughage is important for proper functioning of the digestive
system.
13.13.Dietary fibers are also known as roughage.
14.14.Amla(gooseberry) is the richest source of vitamin C.
B) State True or False
1. Milk does not provide dietary fibre. True
2. Fats provide less energy as compared to the same amount of
carbohydrates. False
3. Lacks of nutrients in our diet over a long period are called deficiency
diseases. True
4. Rice and potato are rich in protein. False
5. Egg is rich source of protein, phosphorous and vitamin D. True
C) Answer the following:
1. Why do we need carbohydrates in our diet?
A: We need carbohydrates in our diet as it provides energy to the body.
2. Why do children need more protein in their diet?
A:Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body. So, children
need more protein to support their growth and development of the body.
3. Write the test for detecting the presence of starch
A:Take a piece of the food item. Put 2-3 drops of dilute iodine solution on it.
If the colour of the food item becomes blue-black, then it indicates the
presence of starch in the food item.
Food + Iodine solution Blue -black colour (Presence of starch)
Food + Iodine solution No Blue black colour (Absence of starch)
4. What is night blindness? Write its symptoms.
A:Night blindness causes difficulty in vision. It is caused due to the
deficiency of vitamin A. The person suffering from night blindness cannot
see clearly in dim lights.
5. How can we test presence of fat in food item?
A: Rub a small quantity of food item on a piece of white paper. Oily patch
on the piece of white paper indicates that the food items contain fat.
6. How are diseases caused?
A:Main causes of diseases are: - i. germs
lack of specific nutrients in the diet contact with the sick person
7. Write the steps to test the presence of protein in a food item.
A: Steps are: Make a paste or powder of the food item to be tested. Put
some of these in test tube and add 10 drops of water to it. Shake the test
tubes. Add 2 drops of solution of copper sulphate and 10 drops of solution
of caustic soda to the test tube. iv. Shake the test tube and observe the
colour. A violet colour indicates presence of proteins in the food item.
8. What is a balanced diet? Is it same for everyone?
A: A balanced diet is a diet that consists of variety of different types of food
which provides all the nutrients in adequate amount for the proper
functioning of the body. Balanced diet is not same for everyone as it
depends on age, gender, and occupation of a person.
9. How can we cure anemia?
A: To treat anemia we should eat iron rich food such as red meat, beans, dark
green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), raisins, apple, tomatoes, plums,
bananas, lemons, grapes, figs, carrots etc.
10.On adding 2-3 drops of dilute iodine solution in a food item, it turns blue
black. What does it indicate?
A: It indicates that it contains starch.
11.Why sunlight is important for our health?
A: Sunlight helps our body to make vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for bone
health, so we need sunlight for good health.
12.Mention two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food.
A: The two cooking methods that destroy nutrients in food are: 1. Cooking
food in excess water dissolves many nutrients, particularly water- soluble
vitamins, in the water. When the extra water is thrown away, the nutrients
dissolved in the water are also lost. 2. Cooking food at high heat can destroy
vitamin C.
13.Reena prepared lady fingers that taste yummy. She washed the lady fingers
after she cut them in small pieces and then fried them in excess oil with lots
of spices to make it crunchy and tasty. Was her method of cooking, correct?
A: No, her method of cooking would result in loss of nutrients. She should have
washed the lady fingers before cutting and should have cooked in less oil.
14.Why do food choices vary in different parts of India?
Because of regional crops, climate, soil, taste, and cultural practices.
15.Why does the doctor give both calcium and Vitamin D for bone issues?
A:Vitamin D helps absorb calcium, essential for bone health.
16.What are the three main energy-giving nutrients?
A:Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
17.What are millets? Name two examples.
A: Millets are nutrition-rich cereals. Examples: Ragi, Bajra.
18.Why vitamins and minerals are called protective nutrients?
A: They protect the body from diseases and keep us healthy.
19.What is the function of water in our body?
A: Helps in digestion, nutrient absorption, and removing waste.
20.How is glucose helpful for athletes?
A: It provides instant energy during physical activity.
21.Why is junk food harmful? Give two reasons.
A: Low in nutrients, high in sugar/fat; can cause obesity and health issues.
22.Why does the doctor give both calcium and Vitamin D for bone issues?
A: Vitamin D helps absorb calcium, essential for bone health.
