Food Tests
Class 6 Science: components of food
Test foods for starch, fat and protein, the way you would in a school lab, and fill in your results table.
Words to know
- Nutrient
- A part of food the body needs, like carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- Starch
- A carbohydrate that gives energy; found in rice and potatoes.
- Fat
- Gives a lot of energy; found in oil, butter and nuts.
- Protein
- Helps the body grow and repair; found in dal, eggs and milk.
Quick check
Answer 3 questions to check what you learned.
Try at home
Rub a groundnut on a piece of paper and hold it up to the light. Do the same with a slice of potato. Which leaves an oily patch?