Gr 6 Components of food

Which one of the following cannot be digested by us?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Roughage

• Vitamins

Which one of the following nutrients gives us energy to do work?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Which one of the following is not true about balanced diet?

• A balanced diet does not contain roughage

• A balanced diet does not contain fats

• A balanced diet does not contain proteins

• All of these

Which one of the following is a deficiency disease?

• Beri-beri

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• All of these

Name the nutrient whose deficiency causes Kwashiorkor.

• Vitamin A

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Name the disease which occur due to deficiency of vitamin A.

• Night blindness

• Marasmus

• Scurvy

• None of these

Name the mineral whose deficiency causes goitre.

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Iron

• Iodine

Which one of the following food substances is the rich source of carbohydrates?

• Oil

• Meat

• Green vegetables

• Cereals

Which one of the following minerals is an essential for developing strong bones and teeth?

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Iodine and sodium

• Iron and phosphorus

• Sodium and iron

The picture shows the deficiency of :

• water

• fat

• carbohydrates

• all of these