Class 6 NCERT: Components Of Food

The essential components of our food are called ………….

• Fats

• Nutrients

• Minerals

• Roughage

…………….provide more than double the energy provided by carbohydrates.

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fats

• Starch

The mineral which controls the functioning of thyroid is

• Phosphorous

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Iodine

Our body needs ….. litres of water every day.

• Half litre

• 2 - 3 L

• 7 - 8 L

• 10 -15 L

Deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates in infants leads to

• Marasmus

• Goitre

• Obesity

• Typhoid

……….is essential for forming haemoglobin in the blood.

• Calcium

• Iron

• Sodium

• Magnesium

The percentage of water in the human body is

• 65%

• 70%

• 40%

• 80%

Food like bread, rice and crackers are rich in

• Carbohydrates

• Protiens

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Jaggery is a good source of

• Fats

• Protiens

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

The highest concentration of minerals are found in

• Bones and teeth

• Skin

• Arms and legs

• None of these