Solutions-NCERT-Class-6-Science-Curiosity-Chapter-3-Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body-CBSE

Yes. Different regions of India have a highly diversified food culture, with various areas following their own unique food habits.

This diversity is caused by variations in climate, cultural heritage, and the local ingredients available in those specific regions.

Yes, several food items are common across many states, such as rice, wheat, and maize.

Traditional state dishes are usually based on the crops grown locally in that area. Because India has diverse soil and climate types, different regions can produce a wide variety of crops.

In the past, most cooking was done using a chulha (traditional stove), whereas today, most people use modern gas stoves.

Changes have occurred due to factors like technological development, better communication, and improved transportation.

Drinking glucose water during and after a race helps runners maintain energy levels and hydration, allowing them to recover more quickly.

Laddoos are often included in traditional winter diets because they are rich in ghee and nuts, which provide energy and help keep the body warm.

Including a variety of these foods ensures overall health, well-being, and the prevention of various diseases.

It is regular common salt that has been mixed with the necessary quantities of iodine salt.

These diseases can be overcome by consistently consuming foods that are rich in the specific vitamins and minerals the body lacks.

The differences are primarily seen in their texture, flavor, digestibility, and their overall nutrient content.

Yes, it is very beneficial. A truly balanced diet should include a variety of fruits as well as both raw and cooked vegetables to ensure maximum health benefits.

Some examples include watermelon, oranges, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green leafy vegetables.

No. Nutritional needs vary based on an individual's age, gender, lifestyle, physical activity level, and current health status.

Eating local food reduces food miles by minimizing the distance food must travel from the farm to the consumer. This practice also helps reduce the pollution caused by long-distance transportation.

(i) Chana is the odd one out because it is a pulse, whereas jowar, bajra, and ragi are millets.

(ii) Rice is the odd one out because it is a cereal crop, while the others are pulses.

• Culinary practices have evolved from using a traditional chulha (stove) and sil-batta (grinding stone) to modern gas stoves and electric grinders.
• These changes are driven by technological advancements and the need for convenience.

Ravi could ask his teacher:

• How does consuming certain foods help in curing diseases?
• Can you provide examples of foods that act as natural medicine?

• Many delicious foods (like chips and carbonated drinks) are high in sugar and fats but low in nutrients.
• Conversely, highly nutritious foods (like beans and leafy vegetables) may not always be enjoyable to everyone.
• A healthy diet requires balancing taste with nutrition.

• Medu should increase his intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to boost fiber consumption, which aids digestion.
• He should also reduce processed foods like biscuits and white bread.

(i) She is suffering from night blindness.

(ii) Vitamin-A is likely lacking in her diet.

(iii) She should eat milk, carrots, papaya, and spinach to help overcome this.

• Fresh fruit is the best choice because it contains the most nutrients and fiber.
• Canned or processed juices often have added sugars and lack the beneficial pulp found in the whole fruit.

(i) Calcium tablets were given to help heal and strengthen the bones.

(ii) Vitamin-D syrup was added because it is necessary for the body to absorb calcium effectively.

(iii) One might wonder why Vitamin-D is required specifically for calcium absorption or why both are needed for a fracture.

The iodine test did not turn the sugar blue-black because iodine specifically detects starch, and sugar is a simple carbohydrate, not starch.

Raman is correct.

• Starch is a type of carbohydrate (a complex carbohydrate found in foods like rice, potatoes, etc.).
• But carbohydrates include many other substances such as sugars (glucose, fructose) and fibres, which are not starch.
• Therefore, all starches are carbohydrates, but not all carbohydrates are starches.

Activity : You can test this by applying iodine to rice (which contains starch and will turn blue-black) and sugar (which is a carbohydrate but not starch, and will not change color).

• The teacher's saree turned blue-black because it likely contained starch or was made of natural fibers that react with iodine.
• The socks did not change color because they were likely made of synthetic material that lacks starch.

• While millets are a healthy choice due to their high vitamin, mineral, and fiber content, they cannot suffice alone.
• A balanced diet requires a variety of different food sources to meet all nutritional needs.

To check if a solution is iodine, add it to a food item known to contain starch, such as a potato. If the food turns blue-black, the solution is likely iodine.