Components Of Food

In the Class 6 NCERT Science book “Science”, the chapter “Components of Food” helps you understand what your food is made of and why each nutrient is important for your body. You learn about carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, roughage, and water, and discover how they help you grow, stay active, and remain healthy.

As you move through the chapter, you explore the functions of different nutrients and understand the importance of a balanced diet. You also learn about deficiency diseases caused by lack of certain nutrients and perform simple tests to identify nutrients in food items.

This chapter encourages you to make smarter food choices and become more aware of your eating habits. Through activities and real-life examples, you strengthen your scientific thinking while connecting nutrition concepts to your everyday meals.