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Mindful Eating A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Worksheet
This Mindful Eating A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Worksheet provides complete practice based strictly on NCERT Chapter 3. It covers nutrients, balanced diet, deficiency diseases, food habits, and the importance of healthy eating.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Questions)
1. Which nutrient is the main source of energy for our body?
A. Vitamins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Minerals
D. Water
2. Which nutrient helps in body building and repair?
A. Fats
B. Proteins
C. Vitamins
D. Roughage
3. Which nutrient provides stored energy?
A. Fats
B. Minerals
C. Water
D. Proteins
4. Vitamins and minerals are mainly called:
A. Protective nutrients
B. Energy nutrients
C. Body-building nutrients
D. Waste materials
5. Which disease is caused by lack of vitamin C?
A. Rickets
B. Scurvy
C. Beriberi
D. Goitre
6. Which disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin D?
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Anaemia
D. Night blindness
7. Which mineral is needed for making haemoglobin?
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Iodine
D. Phosphorus
8. Which nutrient helps in digestion but does not provide energy?
A. Roughage
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Sugar
9. Which substance helps regulate body functions and transport nutrients?
A. Water
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Starch
10. Which food is rich in protein?
A. Rice
B. Pulses
C. Sugar
D. Butter
11. Which food contains a lot of carbohydrates?
A. Wheat
B. Egg
C. Fish
D. Milk
12. Which vitamin helps us see in dim light?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
13. Which disease is caused by lack of iodine?
A. Goitre
B. Scurvy
C. Rickets
D. Beriberi
14. Which nutrient helps keep bones and teeth strong?
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Sodium
D. Starch
15. Which of the following is a balanced diet?
A. Only rice
B. Only fruits
C. Food containing all nutrients in proper amounts
D. Only milk
16. Which nutrient is tested by iodine solution?
A. Protein
B. Fat
C. Starch
D. Vitamin C
17. Which nutrient leaves a translucent spot on paper?
A. Protein
B. Fat
C. Starch
D. Sugar
18. Which nutrient is tested by copper sulfate and caustic soda?
A. Protein
B. Vitamin A
C. Mineral
D. Roughage
19. Which eating habit is healthy?
A. Skipping breakfast
B. Eating junk food daily
C. Eating a balanced diet
D. Overeating
20. Which of the following is essential for all body functions?
A. Water
B. Chalk powder
C. Sand
D. Plastic
Section B: True or False (10 Questions)
- Carbohydrates are the main source of energy.
- Proteins help in growth and repair.
- Vitamins and minerals protect the body.
- Roughage helps in digestion.
- Water is not necessary for life.
- Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency.
- Rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency.
- Iron deficiency may cause anaemia.
- A balanced diet contains all nutrients.
- Junk food should be eaten regularly.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks (10 Questions)
- __________ are the main source of energy.
- __________ help in body building.
- __________ provide stored energy.
- Vitamins and minerals are called __________ nutrients.
- Lack of vitamin C causes __________.
- Lack of vitamin D causes __________.
- Iron deficiency causes __________.
- Food containing all nutrients in proper amounts is a __________ diet.
- __________ helps in digestion.
- __________ is essential for all body functions.
Section D: Give Reasons (10 Questions)
- Give reason: Carbohydrates are called energy-giving nutrients.
- Give reason: Proteins are called body-building nutrients.
- Give reason: Vitamins and minerals are called protective nutrients.
- Give reason: Roughage is important.
- Give reason: Water is essential for life.
- Give reason: A balanced diet is necessary.
- Give reason: Junk food should be limited.
- Give reason: Iron is important in the diet.
- Give reason: Children need protein-rich foods.
- Give reason: Deficiency diseases occur.
Section E: Long Answer Questions (5 Questions)
1. What are nutrients? Name and explain the major nutrients.
2. What is a balanced diet? Explain its importance.
3. Describe common deficiency diseases and the nutrients whose deficiency causes them.
4. Explain simple tests used to detect starch, proteins, and fats in food.
5. Why is mindful eating important for maintaining good health?
Section F: HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Questions (5 Questions)
1. Why might a child who eats enough food still become weak and unhealthy?
2. How would your health be affected if your diet contained only carbohydrates?
3. Why is homemade food generally healthier than packaged junk food?
4. What problems can arise if a person regularly skips breakfast?
5. How can mindful eating help prevent deficiency diseases?
Conclusion
This Mindful Eating A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Worksheet helps students master the concepts of nutrition, balanced diet, and healthy eating habits. By practicing these questions, students will better understand how proper food choices help the body grow, stay active, and remain healthy.
Additional Resources
- NCERT Science Textbook: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- NCERT Official Website: https://ncert.nic.in
- FlashCards of this Chapter : Click Here
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