Class 6th SCIENCE NCERT BOOK SOLUTION
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What are Nutrients?
• The essential substances in our food that
our body needs for growth, development,
and proper functioning are called nutrients
• Nutrients help us stay healthy and strong.
Activity 1
Test for Starch
Procedure:
• Take a small quantity of food item.
• Add few drop of dilute iodine solution
Observation:
• A blue- black colour indicates the presence of
starch.
Activity 2
Test for Protein
Procedure:
• Take a small quantity of food item.
• Add 2 drops of copper sulphate solution and 10
drops of caustic soda solution.
Observation:
• A violet color indicates the presence of protein.
Activity 3
Test for Fat
Procedure:
• Take a small quantity of food item.
• Wrap it in a piece of paper and crush it.
Observation:
• An oily patch on the paper indicates the presence
of fats
Major Nutrient in Our Food
Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates are the main
source of energy for our body.
• Food containing fat and
carbohydrate are also called
“energy giving food”.
• Here are some source of
carbohydrates shown in given
figure 2.3
Fats
• Fats also give us energy. They
give us more energy than
carbohydrates.
• Fats also help our body absorb
some vitamins.
• Here are some source of
carbohydrates shown in given
figure 2.4
Proteins
• Proteins are needed for growth
and repair of body.
• Food proteins are also called
“body building foods”.
• Here are some source of protein
shown in given figure 2.5
Vitamins
• Vitamin helps in protecting our
body against disease
• Vitamins also helps in keeping
our eyes, bones , teeth and gums
healthy.
• Here are some source of protein
shown in given figure 2.5
Different Types of Vitamins
• Vitamin A keeps our skin and
eyes healthy.
• Vitamin B is for energy release
and nerve function.
• Vitamin C helps body to fight
against many disease.
• Vitamin D helps our body to use
calcium for bones and teeth
Minerals
• Minerals are also needed by our
body in small amounts for
proper functioning.
• They help in the formation of
bones, teeth, and blood.
• Examples of minerals are:
❖ Iodine
❖ Phosphorus
❖ Calcium & Iron
Minerals
❖ Iodine
❖ Phosphorus
❖ Calcium
❖ Iron
Deficiency ,disease and symptoms
Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency Disease /Disorder Symptoms
Vitamin A Loss of vision Poor vision, loss of vision in
darkness {night}, sometime
complete loss of vision
Vitamin B 1 Beriberi Weak muscles and very little
energy to work
Vitamin C Scurvy Bleeding gums, wound take
longer time to heal
Vitamin D Rickets Bones become soft and bent
Calcium Bone and tooth decay Weak bones and tooth decay
Iodine Goitre Glands in the neck appear
swollen, mental disability in
children
Iron Anaemia Weakness
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