Science Class 6 Good Health

Name the types of nutrients.

• Sugar
• Calcium
• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
• Iron

What is carbohydrate?

• Carbohydrates are proteins that aid in muscle growth.
• Carbohydrates are minerals essential for bone health.
• Carbohydrates are macronutrients that provide energy to the body.
• Carbohydrates are fats that help in insulation.

What is night blindness?

• Night blindness is a condition that makes it difficult to see in low light or darkness.
• Night blindness is a condition that enhances vision during the day.
• Night blindness is a condition that causes color blindness.
• Night blindness is a condition that improves vision in low light.

What is beriberi?

• A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1)
• A condition resulting from excess thiamine intake
• A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C
• A disorder caused by lack of vitamin D

What is scurvy?

• Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of iron.
• Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin B12.
• Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.
• Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D.

What is goiter?

• Goitre is a type of skin disease.
• Goitre is a condition related to the liver.
• Goitre is a term used for heart palpitations.
• Goitre is the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

What are rickets?

• Rickets is a skin disorder caused by excessive exposure to sunlight.
• Rickets is a genetic disorder that affects the heart.
• Rickets is a viral infection that primarily affects the lungs.
• Rickets are a bone disorder primarily caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.

What is anemia?

• Anemia is a condition caused by excessive red blood cells.
• Anemia is a condition related to high blood pressure.
• Anemia is a condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
• Anemia is a type of skin disorder.

Night blindness is caused by a bacteria.

• True
• False

Disease can be caused by germs only.

• False
• True