What are the primary uses of food in our body?

Food provides energy for activities, aids in growth, helps repair and replace damaged body parts, and protects against infections and diseases.

Fill in the blanks: A balanced diet provides the range of ___ and ___ our bodies need to function efficiently.

Vitamins and minerals

True or False: A balanced diet is essential only for maintaining energy levels.

False. A balanced diet is essential for providing complete nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, and energy for various bodily functions.

Riddle: I am made of different ingredients, and I can be boiled, baked, or fried. What am I?

Food

What are the ingredients needed to prepare boiled rice?

Rice and water are the ingredients needed to prepare boiled rice.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a use of food in our body? (A) Providing energy (B) Aiding in growth (C) Acting as a decorative item (D) Protecting against diseases

C) Acting as a decorative item

Fill in the blank: Ingredients are the materials needed to prepare any ___ item.

Food

Food items can be broadly classified into which two main sources?

Plant products and animal products.

Fill in the blank: We get rice grains from rice ___ and chicken is an ___ source of food.

Plants; animal

True or False: All food ingredients can be categorized as either plant-based or animal-based.

False. Some ingredients, like salt and water, belong to a third category.

What are some examples of edible plant parts and their corresponding food items?

Roots (radish, carrot), stems (ginger, potato), leaves (spinach, lettuce), fruits (orange, apple), and oil seeds (mustard, sunflower).

Riddle: I come in many varieties, with roots that are sweet, I grow underground and make your meals complete. What am I?

Vegetable roots, such as carrots or sweet potatoes.

Which parts of plants are commonly used for extracting oils?

Seeds of various plants, such as mustard seeds for mustard oil.

Fill in the blank: The stem of ___ is commonly eaten as it stores food underground.

Potato

Short answer: Name two fruits that are commonly eaten.

Apple and orange.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a source of food? A) Rice B) Chicken C) Salt D) Stone

D) Stone

What is the significance of edible plant parts in our diet?

They provide essential nutrients and energy needed for daily activities.

What are the primary sources of sugar mentioned in the content?

Sugar is primarily obtained from sugarcane and sugar beet plants.

Fill in the blank: Honey is produced by honeybees from the nectar of ___ and is rich in sugar, minerals, and enzymes.

Flowers

True or False: Autotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food.

False. Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food by the process of photosynthesis.

What role do spices play in food preparation?

Spices are used to add flavor to food and have no nutritive value.

Riddle: I can be liquid or solid, sweet or savory, produced by bees, and used in both tea and cooking. What am I?

Honey

List three animal sources of food mentioned in the content.

Milk, eggs, and meat.

Fill in the blank: The major spices include pepper, cardamom, ginger, and ___.

Turmeric

Short answer: Why are fish considered a major part of the diet for coastal populations?

Fish are abundant in coastal regions and provide a significant source of protein.