VYDEHI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

EXAM MATERIAL (2025-26)

CLASS: VI

CHAPTER 3: MINDFUL EATING: A PATH TO A HEALTHY BODY

SECTION A - 1MARK QUESTIONS

1. A student eats very fast during lunch and often feels uneasy after eating. What mindful habit
should the student adopt?
a) Skip lunch
b) Chew food slowly and pay attention while eating
c) Eat more junk food
d) Drink water instead of eating
2. Which statement is true about the relationship between mindful eating and the brain?
a) Mindful eating confuses the brain
b) The brain does not control hunger
c) Mindful eating helps the brain send correct signals of fullness
d) The brain is not involved in eating
3. Mindful eating helps prevent which of the following?
a) Weight management issues and overeating
b) Focused learning
c) Enjoyment of food
d) Balanced nutrition
4. To test for proteins in food, we use:
a) alcohol and iodine
b) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
c) Iodine and water
d) Soap solution and alcohol
5. What confirms the presence of protein in a food item?
a) Formation of blue-black colour
b) Appearance of violet or purple colour
c) Formation of froth
d) Yellow stain
6. Which of the following will give a violet colour in a food test?
a) Bread with iodine
b) Paneer with copper sulphate and caustic soda
c) Ghee on paper
d) Rice with iodine
7. A student rubs a piece of almond on a paper and sees an oily patch that does not dry. What
does this show?
a) Almond has starch
b) Almond has protein
c) Almond has fat
d) Almond has water
8. Which of the following food items will show a blue-black colour with iodine?
 a) Boiled egg
b) Coconut oil
c) Cooked rice
d) Paneer
9. To test for proteins in food, we use:
a) Alcohol and iodine
b) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
c) Iodine and water
d) Soap solution and alcohol
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct option:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
10. Assertion (A): Iodine turns blue-black when added to boiled rice.
Reason (R): Boiled rice contains starch.
11. Assertion (A): Adding iodine to milk will turn it violet.
Reason (R): Milk contains protein, not starch.

SECTION B- 2 MARK QUESTIONS

12. Why is it important to use different tests for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats instead of one
single test for all nutrients?
13. A person eats a lot of junk food and complains of constipation. What component of food is
missing in their diet? Explain.
14. A child eats only rice and chapati every day. What health problems might they face, and
why?
SECTION C- 3 MARKS QUESTIONS
15. Why are vitamins and minerals called protective nutrients? Give two examples of diseases
caused by their deficiency.
16. A child is often tired, gets frequent infections, and has bleeding gums. Based on these
symptoms, identify two possible deficiency diseases and the nutrients they lack. Suggest food
items to improve their condition.
SECTION D- 5 MARKS QUESTIONS

17. Millets are often called nutri-cereals.

a) Explain why millets are known by this name.
b) Compare the nutritional benefits of millets with that of polished rice and wheat.
c) How can promoting millet consumption help improve public health and sustainability?
SECTION E- 4 MARKS QUESTIONS

18. Riya is a 10-year-old girl who often complains of poor night vision and has dry, rough skin.
Her parents noticed that she falls sick frequently and takes a long time to recover from minor
cuts and bruises.
 a) Identify the vitamin deficiency Riya might be suffering from.
b) Explain the role of this vitamin in the body.
c) Suggest three food items that Riya should include in her diet to overcome this deficiency.

OR

How does vitamin deficiency affect the body’s ability to heal and fight infections?

ANSWER KEY

SECTION A - 1MARK QUESTIONS

1. A student eats very fast during lunch and often feels uneasy after eating. What mindful
habit should the student adopt?
e) Skip lunch
f) Chew food slowly and pay attention while eating
g) Eat more junk food
h) Drink water instead of eating
Answer: b) Chew food slowly and pay attention while eating
2. Which statement is true about the relationship between mindful eating and the brain?
e) Mindful eating confuses the brain
f) The brain does not control hunger
g) Mindful eating helps the brain send correct signals of fullness
h) The brain is not involved in eating
Answer: c) Mindful eating helps the brain send correct signals of fullness
3. Mindful eating helps prevent which of the following?
e) Weight management issues and overeating
f) Focused learning
g) Enjoyment of food
h) Balanced nutrition
Answer: a) Weight management issues and overeating
4. To test for proteins in food, we use:
e) alcohol and iodine
f) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
g) Iodine and water
h) Soap solution and alcohol
Answer: b) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
5. What confirms the presence of protein in a food item?
e) Formation of blue-black colour
f) Appearance of violet or purple colour
g) Formation of froth
h) Yellow stain
Answer: b) Appearance of violet or purple colour
6. Which of the following will give a violet colour in a food test?
e) Bread with iodine
f) Paneer with copper sulphate and caustic soda
g) Ghee on paper
 h) Rice with iodine
Answer: b) Paneer with copper sulphate and caustic soda
7. A student rubs a piece of almond on a paper and sees an oily patch that does not dry.
What does this show?
e) Almond has starch
f) Almond has protein
g) Almond has fat
h) Almond has water
Answer: c) Almond has fat
8. Which of the following food items will show a blue-black colour with iodine?
e) Boiled egg
f) Coconut oil
g) Cooked rice
h) Paneer
Answer: c) Cooked rice
9. To test for proteins in food, we use:
e) Alcohol and iodine
f) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
g) Iodine and water
h) Soap solution and alcohol
Answer: b) Copper sulphate and caustic soda
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct option:
e) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
f) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
g) A is true but R is false
h) A is false but R is true
10. Assertion (A): Iodine turns blue-black when added to boiled rice.
Reason (R): Boiled rice contains starch.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
11. Assertion (A): Adding iodine to milk will turn it violet.
Reason (R): Milk contains protein, not starch.
Answer: c) A is false but R is true
SECTION B- 2 MARK QUESTIONS
12. Why is it important to use different tests for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats instead of one
single test for all nutrients?
Answer: Each nutrient reacts differently with specific chemicals. Starch reacts with iodine,
protein with copper sulphate and caustic soda, and fat leaves an oily patch. One test cannot
detect all nutrients, so different tests are needed.
13. A person eats a lot of junk food and complains of constipation. What component of food is
missing in their diet? Explain.
Answer: The person is missing roughage (dietary fibre), which helps in proper bowel
movement and prevents constipation. Junk food is low in fibre.
14. A child eats only rice and chapati every day. What health problems might they face, and
why?
 Answer: The child may suffer from weakness or poor growth because rice and chapati mostly
provide carbohydrates. They lack proteins, vitamins, and minerals needed for body building
and protection.
SECTION C- 3 MARKS QUESTIONS
15. Why are vitamins and minerals called protective nutrients? Give two examples of diseases
caused by their deficiency.
Answer:
Vitamins and minerals are called protective nutrients because they help the body fight
diseases, heal wounds, maintain immunity, and support overall functioning.
Examples:
Vitamin A deficiency → Night blindness
Iron deficiency → Anaemia.
16. A child is often tired, gets frequent infections, and has bleeding gums. Based on these
symptoms, identify two possible deficiency diseases and the nutrients they lack. Suggest food
items to improve their condition.
Answer:
The child may be suffering from scurvy (due to lack of Vitamin C) and anaemia (due to iron
deficiency).
To improve:
For Vitamin C: Oranges, amla, lemon
For iron: Spinach, jaggery, dates

SECTION D- 5 MARKS QUESTIONS

17. Millets are often called nutri-cereals.

a) Explain why millets are known by this name.
b) Compare the nutritional benefits of millets with that of polished rice and wheat.
c) How can promoting millet consumption help improve public health and sustainability?
Answer:
a) Millets are called nutri-cereals because they are rich in essential nutrients like proteins,
fiber, minerals (iron, calcium), and vitamins, making them healthier than many other
cereals.

b) Compared to polished rice and wheat, millets have higher fiber content which aids
digestion, more iron and calcium for stronger bones and blood health, and more proteins
which help in growth and repair. Polished rice and wheat lose many nutrients during
processing.

c) Promoting millet consumption improves public health by reducing risks of lifestyle

diseases such as diabetes and obesity due to their low glycemic index and high fiber. It also
supports sustainability because millets require less water and grow in poor soil, reducing
environmental stress.
 SECTION E- 4 MARKS QUESTIONS

18. Riya is a 10-year-old girl who often complains of poor night vision and has dry, rough skin.
Her parents noticed that she falls sick frequently and takes a long time to recover from minor
cuts and bruises.

a) Identify the vitamin deficiency Riya might be suffering from.

b) Explain the role of this vitamin in the body.
c) Suggest three food items that Riya should include in her diet to overcome this deficiency.

OR

How does vitamin deficiency affect the body’s ability to heal and fight infections?

Riya is likely suffering from Vitamin A deficiency.

b) Vitamin A is essential for good vision, healthy skin, and a strong immune system. It helps
maintain healthy eyes and supports the repair of tissues.
c) Food items rich in Vitamin A include carrots, spinach, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and
mangoes.
OR
Vitamin deficiency weakens the immune system, making the body less able to fight
infections. It also slows down wound healing because tissues don’t regenerate properly.

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN – HALF YEARLY

TYPE OF QUESTIONS/ NUMBER OF MARKS TOTAL

SECTION QUESTIONS
SECTION A – 16 1 16
MCQ
REASON/ASSERTION 4 1 4
SECTION B – VERY SHORT 6 2 12
ANSWER
SECTION C – SHORT 7 3 21
ANSWER
SECTION D – LONG 3 5 15
ANSWER
SECTION E – CASE STUDY 3 4 12
BASED
TOTAL 39 80