Mindful Eating a Path to a Healthy Body — Class 6 Science NCERT Solutions (Free)

Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Mindful Eating a Path to a Healthy Body" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam preparation.

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Key Questions Covered:

What are the main components of food?
Define a balanced diet.
What are carbohydrates and their functions?
What are proteins and name sources of protein.
What is malnutrition and give an example of a deficiency disease.
Name the deficiency diseases caused by lack of calcium and iron.
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Solutions Summary:

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What are the main components of food?	✓ Solved
Define a balanced diet.	✓ Solved
What are carbohydrates and their functions?	✓ Solved
What are proteins and name sources of protein.	✓ Solved
What is malnutrition and give an example of a deficiency …	✓ Solved
Name the deficiency diseases caused by lack of calcium an…	✓ Solved

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Q1: What are the main components of food?

Main components are: - Carbohydrates (provide energy) - Proteins (build and repair body tissues) - Fats (store energy and insulate body) - Vitamins (maintain healthy body functions) - Minerals (build bones and teeth, regulate body functions) - Fiber (aids digestion) - Water (essential for all body functions)

Q2: Define a balanced diet.

A balanced diet contains all nutrients in correct proportions needed by the body for growth, energy, and proper functioning of organs.

Q3: What are carbohydrates and their functions?

Carbohydrates are nutrients that provide energy to the body. Examples are rice, bread, sugar, potatoes. They are the main source of energy for daily activities.

Q4: What are proteins and name sources of protein.

Proteins are nutrients that help build and repair body muscles and tissues. Sources are: - Plant sources: pulses, beans, nuts, seeds - Animal sources: meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese

Q5: What is malnutrition and give an example of a deficiency disease.

Malnutrition occurs when the body lacks essential nutrients. Example: Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C, leading to bleeding gums and weak immunity.

Q6: Name the deficiency diseases caused by lack of calcium and iron.

Lack of calcium causes weak bones and teeth. Lack of iron causes anemia, leading to weakness, tiredness, and pale skin.

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