Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur Solutions for Chapter: Components of Food, Exercise 6: Very Short Answer Type Questions

When a little of food material is rubbed in the centre of a paper and then the paper is held towards the light, a bright greasy patch (translucent patch) is observed. Name the component of food indicated by this test.

When the suspension of a food-stuff is made alkaline by adding a little sodium hydroxide solution and then a few drops of copper sulphate solution are added, a violet colour is produced.

Name the constituent of food indicated by this test.

A balanced diet is the same for all age groups and occupations. 
 

Name the nutrient/ nutrients whose deficiency causes kwashiorkor disease in children.

Choose the most appropriate word from the box given below.

What is the cause of the disease called scurvy? (Deficiency of Vitamin C /Deficiency of Vitamin B)

Choose the most appropriate word from the box given below.

If a person looks pale, gets tired easily, loses weight, and his nails turn white, which deficiency disease is he suffering from? (Goitre/Rickets/Anaemia)

Fill in the blank.

The deficiency of iron in the diet causes a disease known as _____.

Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate word from the box given below.

Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a _____ diet. (balanced/unbalanced)