Class 6 Science - Chapter Components of Food NCERT Solutions | Fill in the blanks. (a) ______________
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(a) ______________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of ______________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ______________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food.
(a) Rickets The source of vitamin D is sunlight. If the deficiency of vitamin D occurs, then our bones become tilted.
(b) Deficiency, Vitamin B1 Papaya, carrot, mango are the sources of vitamin B1. Due of deficiency of this vitamin, muscles becomes weak.
(c) Scurvy Vitamin C generally found in sour food materials like orange, lemon, tomato etc. Due to deficiency of vitamin C, bleeding gums problems can occur.
(d) Vitamin A Vitamin A is commonly found in green leafy vegetables, milk, fish etc. which keeps our skin and eye sight healthy. Due to its deficiency our eye sight becomes poor and sometimes complete loss of vision occur.
More Questions From Class 6 Science - Chapter Components of Food
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Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein - Q:-
Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. ( )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( ) - Q:-
Name the major nutrients in our food.
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Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.
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(c) Roots conduct water to the leaves.
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Fill in the blanks:
(a) Joints of the bones help in the ——————— of the body.
(b) A combination of bones and cartilages forms the _______ of the body.
(c) The bones at the elbow are joined by a ______________________ joint.
(d) The contraction of the _____________ pulls the bones during movement. - Q:-
What is a habitat?
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