Learn Class 6 Science - Food and its Components

All living things consume food to live. Food gives us energy and helps maintain a healthy body.

We obtain food from various sources. But today, the majority of the food we consume is unhealthy and can lead to harmful diseases. Thus, we should be careful about the food we intake.

Components of food

We eat different varieties of foods, and each differs in its components. The components of food are as follows:

Carbohydrates

The carbohydrates are present in the food in the form of starch and sugars. These break down into glucose and enrich our bodies with energy.

Fats

The fats help in storing energy, and it helps energize and protect the crucial organs.

Proteins

Bodybuilding foods are proteins that help in the process of metabolism by acting as enzymes and hormones.

Vitamins

Vitamins are significant components in food. They help in boosting the immune systems, repairing cells, and maintaining healthy bones. The various vitamins include A, B complex, C, D, etc. The deficiency of vitamins in the body can lead to many deficiency diseases.

Iodine

Iodine helps in the formation of thyroid hormones.

Calcium

Calcium plays a vital role in strengthening the bones and functioning of the nervous system.

Phosphorus

It helps in the maintenance of the acid-base balance in the body.