Class 6 Science – Chapter 2
Components of Food | NCERT Complete Notes
STAGE 0: Foundation / Basics
What is this Chapter About?
This chapter explains the different components present in food, their functions, and why a balanced diet is important for good health.
Why Should We Learn This Chapter?
- To understand what food contains
- To know why we eat different kinds of food
- To learn how food keeps us healthy
Basic Definitions
Nutrients: Components of food that provide energy and help in growth.
Balanced Diet: A diet containing all nutrients in correct amounts.
STAGE 1: Complete Chapter Explanation
Components of Food
Food contains different components called nutrients. The major nutrients are:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Dietary fibre
- Water
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.
Sources: Rice, wheat, potato, sugar
Proteins
Proteins help in growth and repair of body tissues.
Sources: Pulses, milk, eggs, meat
Fats
Fats give energy and keep the body warm.
Sources: Butter, oil, ghee, nuts
Vitamins
Vitamins protect us from diseases and keep our body healthy.
Minerals
Minerals help in building bones, teeth, and blood.
Dietary Fibre (Roughage)
Roughage helps in digestion and prevents constipation.
Water
Water helps in digestion, absorption of nutrients, and removal of wastes.
Balanced Diet
A balanced diet contains all nutrients in the right amount needed by the body.
Deficiency Diseases
Diseases caused due to lack of nutrients are called deficiency diseases.
- Lack of Vitamin C → Scurvy
- Lack of Vitamin D → Rickets
- Lack of Iron → Anaemia
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
Answer: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Q2. Name two foods rich in carbohydrates.
Answer: Rice and wheat.
Q3. What is a balanced diet?
Answer: A diet that contains all nutrients in correct amounts is called a balanced diet.
Q4. What are deficiency diseases?
Answer: Diseases caused by lack of nutrients are called deficiency diseases.
STAGE 3: Previous Exam Questions & Answers
Previous Exam Question:
Name any two nutrients and write one function of each.
Answer:
Carbohydrates provide energy. Proteins help in growth and repair of body tissues.
Exam Insight:
Questions on nutrients and balanced diet are frequently asked in school exams.
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