CBSE Class 6 Science Components Of Food Worksheet Set B

Question. Starch is a kind of
(a) carbohydrate
(b) fat
(c) protein
(d) vitamin
Answer : A

Question. Which of the following features belong to fats?
(a) They insulate our body against loss of heat
(b) They are the sources of energy in diet
(c) They are the sources of fatty acids in diet
(d) All of the above
Answer : D

Question. Repeated washings of rice may result in lost of
(a) vitamins
(b) minerals
(c) both vitamins and minerals
(d) neither of vitamins nor of minerals
Answer : C

Question. Swollen glands in neck, mental disability in children are the symptoms of deficiency of a mineral which is present in
(a) salt
(b) sugar
(c) chilli
(d) lemon
Answer : A

Question. Find the odd one out.
(a) Maize
(b) Sugarcane
(c) Grass
(d) Cotton
Answer : D

Question. What happens during digestion?
(a) Food is changed to different forms
(b) Soluble food is taken up by blood
(c) Blood supplies nutrients to the body
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer : A

Question. Use of excess water during cooking may cause loss of
(a) vitamins and minerals
(b) proteins and minerals
(c) vitamins and proteins
(d) None of these 
Answer : B

Question. The fat soluble vitamins are
(a) vitamin B and vitamin C
(b) vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E
(c) vitamin A and vitamin B
(d) None of the above
Answer : B

Question. A paste of food item was taken in a test-tube and to it was added a few drops of copper sulphate solution followed by caustic soda solution. A violet colour was observed in the testtube after a few minutes. It shown the presence of which one of the following components in the food sample?
(a) Proteins
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fats
(d) None of these
Answer : A

Question. Which of the following foodstuffs does not contain proteins?
(a) Egg-white
(b) Curd
(c) Chana
(d) Ragi
Answer : D

Question. Which nutrient can be identified by using copper sulphate and caustic soda?
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Proteins
(c) Fats
(d) Vitamins
Answer : B

Question. Why should we have dietary fibres in our food?
(a) Fibres provide much more energy
(b) Fibres protect out body from diseases
(c) Fibres help to get rid of undigested food
(d) Fibres help in water retention
Answer : C

Question. People who suffer from ––––––––– may have too much sugar in their blood
(a) diabetes
(b) high blood pressure
(c) obesity
(d) Rickets
Answer : A

Question. Read the following three statements carefully and choose the correct option.
(i) Raw vegetables are rich in roughages.
(ii) Children need more food as they grow fast.
(iii) Cooking makes food free of germs.
(a) Statements (i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) is incorrect.
(b) Statements (i) and (ii) are correct but (iii) is incorrect.
(c) All statements are correct.
(d) All statements are incorrect.
Answer : C

Question. Select the features that belong to fats
(a) richest sources of energy
(b) insulate our body against loss of heat
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer : C

Question. For strong bones and teeth which two minerals are needed the most?
(a) Iron and sodium
(b) Iron and calcium
(c) Iodine and fluorine
(d) Calcium and phosphorus
Answer : D

Question. Which of the following is correct about function of fats in our body?
(a) They are sources of energy.
(b) They are sources of essential fatty acids
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
Answer : C

Question. Ritu often complains of dry skin and is unable to see properly in dim light. She is suffering from
(a) anaemia
(b) night-blindness
(c) beri- beri
(d) None of these
Answer : B

Question. Iron is a –––––––––––––
(a) vitamin
(b) fat
(c) mineral
(d) protein
Answer : C

Question. Excessive intake of sodium may lead to ––––––
(a) diabetes
(b) typhoid
(c) high blood pressure
(d) anaemia
Answer : C

Question. A person takes more food than his requirement.
He is too fat. He may be suffering from which one of the following diseases ?
(a) Anaemia
(b) Beri-beri
(c) Scurvy
(d) Obesity
Answer : D

Question. A food sample is taken in a test-tube and a few drops of iodine solution were added to it. It was observed that the solution turmed blue black. It shows the presence of which one of the following component in the food sample?
(a) Proteins
(b) Carbohydrate
(c) Fat
(d) Vitamins
Answer : B

Question. Which of these give more nutrients?
I. Dalia
II. Fruit juice
III. Chapatis of maida
IV. Friuts and vegetables with peels
(a) Only II
(b) Only I and II
(c) Only I, II and III
(d) Only I, II and IV
Answer : D

Question. Choose an incorrect match 
      Minerals            Deficiency disease
(a) Calcium              Scurvy
(b) Iron                     Anaemia
(c) Phosphorus        Rickets
(d) Iodine                 Goitre
Answer : A

Question. Which of the following nutrient if taken in excess can cause clogging of arteries?
(a) Oil yielding plants
(b) Medicinal plants
(c) Food plants
(d) None of these
Answer : D

Question. Which is not correct?
(a) Sea weeds and sea water are sources of iodine.
(b) Protein rich foods like meat, fish, poultry are good sources of phosphorus.
(c) Cereal grains do not provide phosphorus.
(d) Dried beans and egg contain appreciable amounts of phosphorus.
Answer : C

Question. Stunted growth, swelling of face, discolouration of hair, skin diseases and diarrhoea are the symptoms of
(a) protein deficiency
(b) fat deficiency
(c) imbalanced diet
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer : A

Question. If you did not eat fresh fruits and vegetables, yours body would be deficient in
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin B
(d) Vitamin D
Answer : B

Question. How many grams of copper sulphate be dissolved in 100 ml of water to prepare copper sulphate solution for testing the presence of proteins in a food item?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer : B

Question. Rajesh went to a dentist. He complained about swelling and bleeding gums. In your opinion he is suffering from which of the following diseases?
(a) Beri- beri
(b) Neurological disorder
(c) Scurvy
(d) Rickets
Answer : C

Question. Which mineral is essential for formation of strong bones and muscles?
(a) Calcium
(b) Phosphorus
(c) Iron
(d) Potassium
Answer : A

Question. Which of the following is the quickest source of energy?
(a) Sugar
(c) Proteins
(b) Starch
(d) Fats
Answer : A

Question. Raju is a 10 year old boy but he is obese. This is because he is–––––––––
(a) overeating carbohydrates and fats
(b) not eating enough carbohydrates and fats
(c) overeating proteins
(d) not eating enough proteins
Answer : A

Question. Spinach is an excellent source of ––––––––––
(a) calcium
(b) iron
(c) phosphorus
(d) iodine
Answer : B

COMPONENTS OF FOOD

Q1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Protective food includes _________________ and _______________.

2. Sea food is a rich source of _________________.

3. Proper functioning of our digestive system is due to the presence of __________________ in our diet.

4. _________________ is caused due to the deficiency of Vit-D

5. Loss of vision or night blindness is caused due to the deficiency of ______________ in our diet.

6. Over eating of fried and fatty food items causes ________________.

Q2. Complete the following table:

DEFICIENCY DISEASE 
SCURVY
ANAEMIA

NUTRIENT
IRON
CALCIUM

2 SOURCES OF NUTRIENT

Q3. Give one word for each of the following:

1. Deficiency of which mineral is responsible for causing goiter ________________.

2. Jaggery is a good source of ______________.

3. Deficiency of which mineral is responsible for causing Beriberi___________________.

4. Deficiency of which nutrient makes a person have stunted growth & discoloration of hair______________.

Q4. Choose the correct answer:

1. The component of food that has no nutritive value is:
a) Vitamins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Proteins
d) Roughage

2. Butter & Ghee are the major sources of:
a) Fats
b) Minerals
c) Proteins
d) Roughage

3. Which mineral is required for the formation of haemoglobin:
a) Phosphorus
b) Iodine
c) Iron
d) Calcium

Q5.Karan had junk fried food at Mc Donald’s .After sometime he developed stomachache and burning sensation in the chest. He took an antacid tablet which gave him relief soon after. What do you think was the cause of Karan’s stomachache?

Q-1 Write two examples of each of the following:-

1. Sources of carbohydrates.___________,__________

2. Sources of proteins___________,__________

3. Sources of fats___________,__________

4. Sources of vitamin A___________,__________

5. Sources of vitamin K ___________,__________

6. Sources of vitamin C ___________,______________

7. Sources of vitamin D___________,_____________

8. Sources of iron_____________’___________

9. Sources of iodine _____________,_____________

Q-2Write deficiency disease name caused by the deficiency of:-

1. Vitamin A.___________

2. Vitamin C __________

3. Vitamin D ___________

4. Vitamin K ___________

5. Iodine_________

6. Iron.___________

7. Calcium __________

8. Sodium ___________

9. Phosphorus _____________