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Components of Food

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Science Class 6

Food contains essential nutrients that help the body function properly.
- **Carbohydrates**: Provide energy (found in rice, wheat, potatoes).
- **Proteins**: Help in muscle growth and repair (found in eggs, fish, pulses).
- **Fats**: Store energy (found in butter, ghee, oil).
- **Vitamins & Minerals**: Boost immunity and strengthen bones (Vitamin C in oranges, Calcium in milk).
- **Deficiency diseases**: Lack of proper nutrients causes diseases like anemia (iron deficiency) and scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency).
- **Balanced diet**: A diet with the right proportion of nutrients is necessary to stay healthy.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What are the main nutrients in food, and what are their functions?
2. Explain the effects of nutrient deficiency in the human body.
3. Why is iron essential in the diet? What happens in case of its deficiency?
4. Compare the energy-giving and body-building nutrients with examples.
5. Discuss the importance of a balanced diet in preventing lifestyle diseases.