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Which vitamin is easily destroyed by heat during the cooking of food?

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Important Questions on Components of Food

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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 4
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.
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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 5

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.

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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 6
A balanced diet is the same for all age groups and occupations. 
 
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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 7
Name the nutrient/ nutrients whose deficiency causes marasmus disease in children.
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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 8
Name the nutrient/ nutrients whose deficiency causes kwashiorkor disease in children.
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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 9

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)

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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 10
Name two diseases caused by the deficiency of iodine in the diet.
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Awareness Science For Sixth Class>Chapter 2 - Components of Food>Very Short Answer Type Questions>Q 11

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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)