Mindful Eating: A path to Healthy Body Class 6 (Curiosity)

(Page 56) Pick the odd one out and give reasons : (i) Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Chana (ii) Kidney beans, Green gram, Soya bean, Rice Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Chana Jowar, Bajra and Ragi are Millets whereas chana is a Pulse (Dal)
Kidney beans, Green gram, Soya bean, Rice Kidney beans, Green gram and Soya bean are Pulses (Dal) whereas Rice is a Cereal

(Page 57) Discuss traditional versus modern culinary practices in India Earlier
We used Stone Grinder to grind Spices
We used Chulha to make roti
Now
We use Electrical Grinder to make Spices
We use Cooking Gas Stove to make Roti

(Page 57) A teacher says that good food may act as medicine. Ravi is curious about this statement and has some questions for his teacher. List at least two questions that he can ask .Two questions Ravi can ask are :-
Which foods act as medicine ?
If we eat such food , then we don’t require to eat medicine ?

(Page 57) Not all delicious foods are necessarily healthy, while not all nutritious foods are always enjoyable. Share your thoughts along with a few examples. All tasty foods are not always healthy. For example, pizza, chips, samosa, and sweets are delicious but they contain too much oil, sugar, or salt which can harm our body.
In the same way, all healthy foods are not always tasty. For example, bitter gourd, spinach, and oats are full of vitamins and minerals but many children do not like their taste.So, we should try to eat food that is both tasty and healthy like fruits, dry fruits, and home - cooked dishes.

(Page 57) Medu does not eat vegetables but enjoys biscuits, noodles and white bread. He often has stomach ache and constipation. What changes should he make in his diet to get rid of these problems? Explain your answer.Medu should make the following changes in his diet to get rid of Stomach Ache and Constipation :-
Biscuits, noodles and white bread contain maida (white flour ) . It has zero fiber and slows down the digestive system leading to stomach ache and constipation
He should eat these occasionally (once in a while)
He should add some sources of Roughage in his diet like Green leafy vegetables, Fresh Fruits, Wholegrains, Pulses and Nuts
It helps in preventing constipation and ensure smooth passage of stools

(Page 57) Reshma had trouble seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested her eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised her to include a few food items in her diet. (i) Which deficiency disease is she suffering from? (ii) Which food component may be lacking in her diet? (iii) Suggest some food items that she should include in her diet to overcome this problem (any four).She is suffering from Night Blindness (loss of vision in darkness)
Vitamin A is lacking in her diet
She should include some Carrot, Mango, Milk, and Papaya in her diet to overcome this problem

(Page 57) You are provided the following: (i) Canned fruit juice (ii) Fresh fruit juice (iii) Fresh fruit Which one would you prefer and why? I will not prefer Canned fruit juice because along with the nutrients they often contains added sugar
I will not prefer Fresh Fruit Juice because the pulp/skin (dietary fiber) is usually removed
I will prefer Fresh fruits because they have the most vitamins, minerals and fiber in their natural form

(Page 57) Gourav got a fracture in his leg. His doctor aligned the bones and put on a plaster. The doctor also gave him calcium tablets. On the second visit, the doctor gave him Vitamin D syrup along with calcium tablets. Refer to Fig. 3.5 and answer the following questions: (i) Why did the doctor give calcium tablets to Gourav? (ii) On the second visit, why did the doctor give Vitamin D syrup along with calcium tablets? (iii) What question arises in your mind about the choices made by the doctor in giving the medicines?(i) Calcium is an essential mineral for bone formation and repair
(ii) Vitamin D plays a crucial role in the absorption of calcium in the body. Without sufficient Vitamin D, the body cannot effectively absorb and utilize the calcium, even if it is being consumed through supplements or diet
(iii) A question that arises is: "Why wasn't Vitamin D prescribed along with calcium tablets from the very first visit, since it is crucial for calcium absorption and bone healing?"

(Page 58) Sugar is an example of carbohydrates. Sugar is tested with iodine solution but it does not change to blue - black colour . What can be a possible reason ? Types of Carbohydrates
(Monosaccharides)
Table Sugar
(Disaccharides)
Starch
(Polysaccharides)
If we put Iodine solution ,
No Change
If we put Iodine solution ,
No Change
If we put Iodine solution ,
It will turn Blue - Black
So, sugar doesn’t contain Starch
That’s why when it is tested with iodine solution, it does not change its colour to blue - black colour

(Page 58) What do you think of Raman’s statement, “All starches are carbohydrates but not all carbohydrates are starches.’’ Describe the design of an activity to test your answer. Activity :-
Take a small quantity of carbohydrates such as Glucose, Table Sugar and a slice of Potato
With the help of a dropper, put 2 - 3 drops of diluted iodine solution on each food item
You will observe No change in colour on Glucose and sugar but there will be a Blue - Black colour on the potato which indicates the presence of Starch

(Page 58) While using iodine in the laboratory, a few drops of iodine fell on Mishti’s socks and a few fell on her teacher’s saree. The drops of iodine on the saree turned blue-black while the colour on the socks did not change. What can be a possible reason?Drops on Saree → Turned blue-black.
This means the saree cloth had starch (often applied during ironing to make clothes stiff).
Drops on Socks → No colour change.
This means the socks had no starch (they were made of cotton/wool without added starch).

(Page 58) Why are Millets considered a healthy choice of food ? They are Highly Nutritious Grains
They are Good sources of Roughage and minerals like iron and calcium
They Contribute to a balanced diet required for the normal functioning of our body
Can eating just millets suffice for the nutritional requirements of the body ? Discuss .
No, as they lack certain vitamins like Vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and some healthy fats
This can cause nutrient imbalance (Deficiency of Nutrients)

(Page 58) You are given a sample of a solution. How would you check the possibility of it being an iodine solution? Food
( Starch )
Iodine