Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body – Class 6 Science Quiz

Answer all 20 multiple-choice questions based on NCERT Class 6 Science Chapter 3 – Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body. Click Check Answers to see your score and explanations.

1. Which nutrient provides instant energy to the body?




Carbohydrates like glucose provide instant energy to the body.

2. Which of the following is a body-building nutrient?




Proteins help in growth and repair of body tissues, so they are body-building foods.

3. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?




Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, which causes bleeding gums and slow healing of wounds.

4. Iodine deficiency causes which disease?




Lack of iodine causes goitre, leading to swelling in the neck region.

5. Which vitamin helps in maintaining healthy eyes and skin?




Vitamin A helps keep eyes and skin healthy and prevents night blindness.

6. Which mineral is essential for healthy bones and teeth?




Calcium keeps bones and teeth strong and prevents bone decay.

7. Which vitamin is obtained from sunlight?




Vitamin D is produced in our body when skin is exposed to sunlight.

8. Which of the following foods is rich in roughage?




Green leafy vegetables provide dietary fibre or roughage that aids digestion.

9. Which disease is caused by lack of Vitamin D?




Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, leading to soft and bent bones.

10. What are food items that are high in sugar and fat but low in nutrients called?




Junk foods are unhealthy as they have high sugar and fat but low nutrients.

11. Which group of food is rich in iron?




Iron is abundant in green leafy vegetables and helps prevent anaemia.

12. Which food component helps protect our body from diseases?




Vitamins and minerals are protective nutrients that defend against diseases.

13. What is a balanced diet?




A balanced diet includes all nutrients, fibre, and water in the right proportion.

14. What are millets also known as?




Millets are known as nutri-cereals because they are rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

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