Class-IV Assignment L-1 Food Our Basic Need
Class-IV Assignment L-1 Food Our Basic Need
Class-IV Assignment L-1 Food Our Basic Need
Assignment
L-1
Food our Basic need
All Human being need food. We eat food for getting energy for
doing various activities walking and talking.The food that we eat
have many substances that help us to be strong, stay healthy and
strong. Substances that are needed by our body for energy, good
health growth are called nutrients.
Types of nutrients------ 1. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are called energy living foods. for example
cereals, wheat, rice, corn give us energy. People who do a lot of
physical work like labourers, sports person need a lot of energy.
2. Proteins – fish, milk, eggs, cheese ,meat and beans are rich in
proteins. They are called body building foods as they help in
growth and repair of the body.
3 Fats---- Foods such as nuts, oil, ghee and butter are rich in fats
they give us more energy than carbohydrates. They help to keep
our body warm. Extra fat get stored in the body for later use.
Balance diet-- A diet that has all the nutrients in the right amount
along with roughage and water is called a balanced diet.
Preservation of food- If food items items are kept for a long time
and do not stop store properly they get spoilt .Such food is not
good for health.
There are various ways by which we can preserve food
Drying---In this method we remove water of the food by keeping in
the sun. example drying grapes to get raisins, drying of any
vegetable chillies or methi which is normally done at home.
Pickling---- Mixing fruits and vegetables with salt and oil is called
pickling. for example you normally make pickles of mango lime
and other vegetables using oil and salt.