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6th Science Source of Food Notes PDF
6th Science Source of Food Notes PDF
6th Science Source of Food Notes PDF
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5] water –The main sourse of water is fruits and vegetables. it helps to transports food , waste, chemicals,
and gasses through out body . It helps to break down complex food molecules , It helps to remove waste in
the form of urine and sweats.
About 70% body weight is water so we need 6 to 8 glass of water per day
6] Roughage : The components’ of food that cannot be digested by the body is called roughage . It prevents
constipation and ensure proper bowel movement. A high fibrous diet reduce the heart disease and bowel
Cancer.
Balance diet: A diet that contains all the nutrients in proper amounts. It is not same for every body ,It varies
according to age , sex and work done.
Deficiency disease: Disease cause by lack of nutrients eg kwashiorkor, marasmus
Kwashiorkor -- A disease caused by lake of proteins in body .The stomach becomes swollen and legs
became thin
Marasmus: A disease caused by lake of protein and carbohydrates . The child becomes so thin that loose
folds of skin can be seen all over the body .
Goiter : A disease caused by lack of mineral iodine . In these diseases the thyroid gland becomes swollen
and reduces production thyroxin that control growth.
Rickets – In this bones becomes soft and get bent and deformed . It is caused by lake of vitamins D. Lack of
phosphorus also affect bones and teeth.
How is honey made?
Honey bees collect nectar from flower and put into beehive. There they converted into honey.
Cooking of food in good way is essential ---
1] Vegetables and fruits cannot be washed after cutting or peeling them.
2] Food should be cooked in just enough water to save nutrients.
3] Raw fruits can not be boiled or heated to save vitamins.
1. In western countries persons eat more meat suffer from constipation because they do not eat fiber
roughage in diet.
2. We will not remain healthy if we drink only milk. Milk only contains protein but we need all nutrients in
proper amount.
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