Extra Questions for Chapter 3 Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Science Curiosity
Class 6 Science Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Extra Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Question 1. What drives humans to explore and ask questions from a young age?
(a) Necessity
(b) Curiosity
(c) Education
(d) Environment
Answer
(b) Curiosity
Question 2. What does the scientific method help us to do?
(a) Spend more time outdoors
(b) Find reliable answers and understand the world better
(c) Avoid asking questions
(d) Make quick decisions
Answer
(b) Find reliable answers and understand the world better
Question 3. What is metamorphosis?
(a) A plant growing towards the light
(b) A caterpillar turning into a butterfly
(c) Water boiling to become steam
(d) Seeds sprouting into plants
Answer
(b) A caterpillar turning into a butterfly
Question 4. At what temperature does water boil?
(a) 0°C
(b) 50°C
(c) 100°C
(d) 200°C
Answer
(c) 100°C
Question 5. Why do plants grow towards the light?
(a) To escape darkness
(b) To get more sunlight for photosynthesis
(c) To find more water
(d) To produce oxygen
Answer
(b) To get more sunlight for photosynthesis
Fill in the Blanks
1. The traditional food in Karnataka includes ____ and Dosa.
2. ____ are rich in dietary fibers and are essential for digestion.
Q3: The primary function of fats in the body is to provide _____.
4. ____ is a deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin C.
5. The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer is known as _____.
Answer
1. Idli
2. Fruits
3. Stored energy
4. Scurvy
5. Food miles
True or False
1. A healthy diet includes only fruits and vegetables.
2. Millets are easy to cultivate and highly nutritious.
3. Protein helps in the absorption of vitamins.
4. Cooking methods have not changed significantly over time.
5. Laddoos are traditionally eaten in winter for extra energy.
Answer
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
Match the Following
|
Food Item |
State |
|
A) Makki di roti |
1) Karnataka |
|
B) Idli |
2) Punjab |
|
C) Eromba |
3) Manipur |
Answer
|
Food Item |
State |
|
A) Makki di roti |
2) Punjab |
|
B) Idli |
1) Karnataka |
|
C) Eromba |
3) Manipur |
One Word Answer
Question 1. Name one traditional food from Punjab.
Answer
Makki di roti
Question 2. What crop is primarily grown in Karnataka?
Answer
Rice
Question 3. Which beverage is commonly consumed in Manipur?
Answer
Black tea
Question 4. What is the primary source of energy for our body?
Answer
Carbohydrates
Question 5. Name a plant source of protein.
Answer
Pulses
Question 6. What deficiency disease is caused by a lack of Vitamin D?
Answer
Rickets
Question 7. Name a symptom of Iron deficiency.
Answer
Weakness
Question 8. Which nutrient helps in digestion?
Answer
Dietary fibers
Question 9. What is the main source of calcium?
Answer
Milk and dairy products
Very Short Answer Questions
Question 1. What are the primary sources of energy in our diet?
Answer
Carbohydrates and fats are the primary sources of energy.
Question 2. What is food?
Answer
Food is a basic requirement for all living organisms. It provides energy for carrying out all the daily activities.Question 3. Why is Vitamin C important for our body?
Answer
Vitamin C helps the body fight diseases and is essential for the healing of wounds.
Question 4. What does the presence of an oily patch on paper indicate when testing food?
Answer
The presence of an oily patch indicates that the food contains fats.
Question 5. What is the significance of a balanced diet?
Answer
A balanced diet provides all the essential nutrients in the right amount, supporting proper growth and development.
Question 6. What is the role of proteins in our body?
Answer
Proteins help in the growth and repair of the body, making them essential body-building nutrients.
Question 7. How can you test for the presence of starch in a food item?
Answer
By adding iodine solution to the food item; a blue-black colour indicates the presence of starch.
Question 8. What is goitre, and what causes it?
Answer
Goitre is the swelling at the front of the neck caused by iodine deficiency.
Question 9. Why are millets considered a healthy food choice?
Answer
Millets are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibers, making them nutritious and beneficial for health.
Question 10. What are the main components of food?
Answer
The main components of food are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Question 11. Why do we eat laddoos in winter?
Answer
Laddoos provide energy and help keep the body warm in winter.
Question 12. What traditional cooking method was commonly used in the past?
Answer
Cooking on chulhas (clay stoves).
Question 13. What is the significance of iodised salt?
Answer
It helps prevent goitre by providing necessary iodine.
Question 14. How have cooking practices changed over time?
Answer
Cooking has shifted from traditional methods to modern appliances like gas stoves and microwaves.
Question 5. What is the function of Vitamin A?
Answer
Keeps eyes and skin healthy.
Question 16. Which food sources are rich in Vitamin C?
Answer
Amla, guava, green chilies, oranges, lemons.
Question 17. What are millets known for?
Answer
They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibers.
Question 18. What does the test for starch involve?
Answer
Using iodine solution to check for a blue-black color.
Question 19. What are food miles?
Answer
The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer.
Question 20. Why is a balanced diet important?
Answer
It provides all essential nutrients in the right proportions.
Short Answer Questions
Question 1. What is roughage and why is it important in our diet?
Answer
Our body needs dietary fibers and water. Dietary fibers, or roughage, do not provide nutrients but are crucial for removing undigested food and ensuring smooth bowel movements. They are mainly obtained from plant products.
Question 2. Name various types of vitamins.
Answer
Various types of vitamins are:- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
Question 3. Why is there diversity in food in different states of India?
Answer
There is diversity in food in different states of India because of diversity in soil, climate, culture, traditions, ethnic groups and occupations.
Question 4. What are nutrients? Name major nutrients.
Answer
The components of food which are needed by our body for growth and development are called nutrients. The major nutrients are:- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Question 5. Name the food materials which contain fat.
Answer
The food materials which contain fat are:
- Ghee
- Butter
- Oil
Question 6. Write test for detecting the presence of starch
Answer
Take a piece of the food item. Put 2-3 drops of dilute iodine solution on it. If the colour of the food item becomes blue-black, then it indicates the presence of starch in the food item.
- Food + Iodine → Blue-black colour (starch present)
- Food + Iodine → No blue-black colour (no starch present)
Question 7. How will you test for starch in a food sample?
Answer
- Take a small quantity of food samples.
- Then add 2-3 drops of iodine solution to it.
- The appearance of a blue-black colour indicates that the food sample contains starch.
Question 8. What are the symptoms of carbohydrate deficiency?
Answer
The symptoms of deficiency of carbohydrates are:
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
- Lack of energy and stamina etc.
Question 9. Name any 2 vitamins, their sources and deficiency diseases caused by them.
Answer
The two vitamins are:
1.Vitamin C:
It is needed by the body to fight diseases. Deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy, a disease that is characterized by bleeding gums, skin spots and swelling in joints. Foods rich in vitamin C sources are amla, guava, Citrus fruits, etc.
2. Vitamin A:
Question 10. What is a balanced diet? Write the components of balanced diet.
Answer
A diet which provides the right proportion of all the nutrients that our body needs along with roughage and water is called balanced diet. The various components of balanced diet are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, roughage and water.
Long Answer Questions
Question 1. How can you test presence of proteins in a given food item?
Answer
Take a small quantity of the food item. If the sample is solid, grind it. Put some part of this in a clean test tube, add 10 drops of water to it and shake the test tube. Now, with the help of a dropper, add two drops of solution of copper sulphate and 10 drops of solution of caustic soda to the test tube. Shake well and place the test tube in test tube stand for a few minutes. Observe colour of the contents of test tube. If colour of the contents turns violet, the food item contains protein.
Food + water + copper sulphate + caustic soda → violet colour → protein is present.
Question 2. What are the different functions of following vitamins and minerals?
(i) Vitamin A
(ii) Vitamin C
(iii) Vitamin D
(iv) Calcium
(v) Iodine
Answer
(i) Vitamin A : It keeps our eyes and skin healthy.
(ii) Vitamin C : It helps body to fight against diseases.
(iii) Vitamin D : It helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth.
(iv) Calcium: It keeps our bones and teeth healthy.
(v) Iodine: It helps to perform physical and mental activities.
Question 3. How can you test presence of proteins in a given food item?
Answer
Take a small quantity of the food item. If the sample is solid, grind it. Put some part of this in a clean test tube, add 10 drops, of water to it and shake the test tube. Now, with the help of a dropper, add 2 drops of solution of copper sulphate and 10 drops of solution of caustic soda to the test tube. Shake well and place the test tube in test tube stand for a few minutes.
Observe colour of the contents of test tube. If colour of the contents turns violet, the food item contains protein.
Note: Copper sulphate and caustic soda solutions are harmful. Handle them with care.
Food + Water + Copper sulphate + Caustic soda → Violet colour → Protein is present.
Question 4. List various types of nutrients and write the functions of each
Answer
- Carbohydrates: They are mainly energy-providing nutrients.
- Fats: They provide energy for the body. They give much more energy than carbohydrates if consumed in same amount.
- Proteins: They are called body-building foods. Proteins help in the formation and repairing of body parts. Skin, hair, muscles, enzymes are made up of proteins.
- Vitamins: Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases. They also protect eyes, bones, teeth and gums.
- Minerals: Minerals are essential for proper growth of body and to maintain good health.