General Science
6th Class
Chapter 3
Balanced Diet
Questions
3.1 Encircle the correct option.
1. An immediate source of energy for our body is:
a. mango b. chicken c. mushroom d. meat
2. Food rich in proteins is:
a. potato b. grapes c. fish d. rice
3. Which food is best for providing fats?
a. fruits b. butter c. vegetables d. bread
4. Food rich in carbohydrates is:
a. corn oil b. beef c. egg d. starch
5. Source of vitamin A is:
a. table salt b. carrot c. mustard oil d. sugar
6. Source of starch is:
a. egg b. meat c. fish d. potato
7. Vegetable oils are included in the food group:
a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. fats d. vitamins
8. Balanced diet for an infant is:
a. fruit b. milk c. vegetable d. egg
9. Which vitamin makes the bones strong?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin D
10. Iron is a:
a. vitamin b. mineral c. carbohydrate d. protein
3.2 Give short answers.
1. Why do we need food?
Ans.
Food provide us energy and nutrients needed for vital processes like growth, repair, reproduction and protection.
2. Name major food groups.
Ans.
Food is classified into following major groups.
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
3. Name sources of vitamin A.
Ans.
Carrot, cod liver etc. are sources of vitamin A.
4. Enlist the sources of vitamin C and D.
Ans.
Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, orange, guava, broccoli, strawberry etc. are sources of vitamin C.
Vitamin D: Milk, cod liver oil and soybean are sources of vitamin D.
5. List sources of minerals.
Ans.
Minerals are found in milk, meat, grains, vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, etc.
6. What is unbalanced diet?
Ans.
A diet lacking one or more essential components of food needed by a person is called unbalanced diet.
7. Is table salt a mineral?
Ans.
Table salt is mineral due to presence of sodium in it.
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