Importance of Food Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Importance of Food (CBSE Class 6 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Importance of Food, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Why is food essential for our body?

   1. For fun
   2. To provide energy
   3. To look good
   4. To make friends
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   Answer: B. To provide energy

   Food provides the energy necessary for our body to function and perform daily activities.

2. Which food group helps in repairing tissues?

   1. Fats
   2. Proteins
   3. Carbohydrates
   4. Vitamins
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   Answer: B. Proteins

   Proteins are crucial for tissue repair, making them very important in a balanced diet.

3. How do balanced diets help maintain health?

   1. By excluding all fats
   2. By providing all essential nutrients
   3. By increasing hunger
   4. By reducing calories
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   Answer: B. By providing all essential nutrients

   Balanced diets ensure that the body receives all essential nutrients, which is crucial for maintaining overall health.

4. How does cooking food affect its nutritional value?

   1. It has no effect
   2. It can reduce nutrients
   3. It always increases nutrients
   4. It only affects taste
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   Answer: B. It can reduce nutrients

   Cooking can break down some nutrients in food, especially during processes that expose food to high heat.

5. Why is breakfast considered an important meal?

   1. It tastes good
   2. It provides the body with energy after fasting
   3. It is always the largest meal
   4. It can be skipped
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   Answer: B. It provides the body with energy after fasting

   Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and replenishes your body’s supply of glucose, providing energy for the day.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What do we get from carbohydrates?
2. Which vitamin is important for good eyesight?
3. Why do we need proteins in our diet?
4. What is the main function of fats in our body?
5. Which of the following is considered a micronutrient?
6. What is the role of dietary fiber in human nutrition?
7. Which food is the best source of calcium?
8. Which of the following is a good source of iron?
9. What can cause deficiencies in essential nutrients?
10. Why do some people need a higher intake of certain nutrients?
11. Which nutrient helps to maintain healthy skin?
12. How does lack of water affect our body?
13. What is the relationship between diet and mental health?
14. An example of a word problem: If a child needs 1800 calories per day and has eaten 400 calories for breakfast and 600 calories for lunch, how many more calories does the child need to consume for the rest of the day?
15. Consider a scenario: A family of four needs 2000 calories per person per day. How many total calories does the family need for one day?

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