Topics
Natural Resources – Air, Water and Land
The Living World
Diversity in Living Things and Their Classification
Disaster Management
Substances in the Surroundings –Their States and Properties
Substances in Daily Use
Nutrition and Diet
- Nutrients and Nutrition
- Component of Food
- Carbohydrates
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Carbohydrates
- Fats (Lipids)
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Fats
- Proteins
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Proteins
- Vitamin and Minerals
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Vitamin
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Minerals
- Fibre
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Fibre
- Water
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Water
- A Balanced Diet
- Nourishment and Malnutrition
- Food Adulteration
Our Skeletal System and the Skin
Motion and Types of Motion
Force and Types of Force
Work and Energy
- Force, displacement and work
- Energy
- The relationship between work and energy
- Forms of Energy > Solar Energy
- Forms of Energy > Mechanical Energy
- Forms of Energy > Geo Thermal Energy
- Forms of Energy > Light Energy
- Forms of Energy > Sound Energy
- Forms of Energy > Chemical Energy
- Conversion of Energies
- Energy Resources
- Energy Resources > Conventional energy resources or non-renewable energy resources
- Energy Resources > Non-conventional energy resources or renewable energy resources
- Energy saving and green energy
Simple Machines
Sound
Light and the Formation of Shadows
Fun with Magnets
The Universe
Maharashtra State Board: Class 6
Diseases Due to Deficiency of Fibre:
| Type of Fibre | Function | Sources | Deficiency Diseases | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soluble Fibre | Helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels | Oats, barley, fruits (apples, citrus), beans | Heart Disease, Diabetes | High cholesterol, unstable blood sugar levels |
| Insoluble Fibre | Aids in digestion and prevents constipation | Whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables (carrots) | Constipation, Colon Disease | Bloating, infrequent bowel movements, risk of diverticulosis |
| Fermentable Fibre | Nourishes gut bacteria and promotes healthy digestion | Garlic, onions, leeks, bananas | Gut Microbiome Imbalance | Digestive issues, weak immune system, inflammation |
