6th Class Science Components of Food Question Bank Food and Its Components

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    Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
    (i) Fats deposited in our body act as shock absorbers and protect us from injury.
    (ii) Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of protein, carbohydrate and fat.
    (iii) Roughage neither releases energy nor helps in tissue or body building.
    (iv) Starch containing food item turns bluish black in colour on undergoing iodine test.

    A) (i) and (ii) only  

    B) (ii) only

    C) (iii) only         

    D) (ii) and (iv) only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of protein while marasmus is caused by deficiency of protein, carbohydrate and fat.


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