2. It is a fruit which is cooked and eaten as vegetable.
3. It is the age at which babies can start eating semi-solid foods................
4. The type and amount, of food consumed and needed, by different persons, depends upon their-
Answer
(i) rice
(ii) brinjal
(iii) 6 months
(iv) age, gender and physical activity
Answer the following questions in brief.
( Exercise )
1. Name the two sources of our food.
Answer: plants and animals
2. Name the parts of plants which are used as food.
Answer: Seeds, leaves, Stem, Roots & Fruits
3. How do we obtain wheat flour?
Answer: wheat flour is obtained by grinding the seeds of wheat.
4. Name any two roots which are eaten as food.
Answer: Carrot and radish
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5. Why do we need to eat nuts?
Answer: Nuts provide a lot of energy to us and keep our body warm.
E. Answer the following questions.
( Exercise )
1. Why are milk and milk products, regarded as ‘good food’ for one and all?
Answer: Milk and milk products are regarded as good food for one and all because-
Help us to grow
Give us energy
Protect us from diseases
They are good sources of nutrients
2. Why are green vegetables and fruits important for us?
Answer: Green vegetables and fruits are important for us because
They protect us from diseases.
They are good sources of nutrients
Used for garnishing & flavouring of food.
3. What kind of food is preferred by old people?
Answer: Old people prefer easily digestible and simple food.