Health is Wealth - 1 Class 1 Worksheet Science

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) We should sleep for _____ hours a day.
(a) four
(b) seven
(c) six
(d) nine
Ans: (d)
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that school-age children get from 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night.

(ii) Which of the following will keep your body fit and healthy?
(a) singing
(b) exercising
(c) watching T.V.
(d) crying
 Answer: (b)
Regular physical activity improves muscle strength, boosts endurance, and delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Exercises

(iii) We should wash our hands with:
(a) sugar
(b) soap and water
(c) dirty water
(d) milk
Ans: (b)
We should wash our hands with soap and water to prevent the spread of germs and maintain hygiene.

Washing Hands(iv)  ______ gives us energy to work and play.
(a) Water
(b) Milk
(c) Camp Cola
(d) Dirty Water
Ans: (b)
Milk and other food items such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins provide us with the necessary energy to work and play.

(v) Bathing makes our body ______.
(a) clean
(b) dirty
(c) sick
(d) lazy
Ans: (a)
Bathing keeps the body clean and helps prevent illness and infections caused by bacteria and viruses.

Bathing

Q2: Match the following

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Q3: Fill in the blanks using correct word from the brackets:

(i) We need food to ______ .(stay heaIthy/ stay sick)

Ans: We need food to stay healthy.(stay heaIthy/stay sick)
Solution: Food provides essential nutrients and energy required for our body to function properly, stay fit, and fight diseases. Without proper food, the body becomes weak and prone to illness.

Healthy Food

(ii) ______ helps us to grow.(Listening music/Eating food)

Ans: Eating food helps us to grow.(Listening music/Eating food)

Solution: Nutrient-rich food supplies the body with the necessary vitamins, minerals, and proteins that are essential for growth and development, especially in children.

(iii) Bread gives us ______ .(energy/balanced diet)

Ans: Bread gives us energy.(energy/balanced diet)
Solution: Bread contains carbohydrates, which are the body's main source of energy. Eating bread helps fuel the body for physical and mental activities throughout the day.

(iv) We rest when we are ______ .(tired/fresh)

Ans:  We rest when we are tired.(tired/fresh)
Solution: Resting allows the body and mind to recover from exhaustion, rejuvenating energy levels. Rest also helps repair muscles and tissues after physical activity.

Cycling and Running

(v) Cycling and running are good ______ .(exercises/resting places)
Ans:  Cycling and running are good exercises.(exercises/resting places)
Solution: Exercises like cycling and running help improve cardiovascular health, build muscle strength, and enhance stamina. Regular exercise also contributes to maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being.

Q4: True or False

(i) We should bite our nails to shorten them.
(ii) We should not eat food fallen on the floor.
(iii) We should spit on the road.
(iv) We should cover our mouth and nose while sneezing.
(v) We should throw banana peel on the road.
Ans: 
(i) False
(ii) True
(iii) False
(iv) True
(v)  False

EduRev Tips:

• We should trim our nails with a nail cutter.
• Fallen food contains germs.
• Spitting on the road is a bad habit.
• We should cover our nose and mouth while sneezing to prevent germs from spreading.
• We should always throw waste in the dustbin.

Q5: Answer the following questions

(i) Why do we need rest?
Ans: Rest, especially sleep, is necessary for the body to recover and prepare for the next day. It also allows the brain to rest and recharge.

Sleeping

(ii) Why should we trim our nails?
Ans: We should trim our nails because long nails can harbor dirt and bacteria, which can lead to infections. Keeping nails short helps prevent the spread of germs.

(iii) Why do we need food? 
Ans: Food provides us with energy to perform daily activities. It also contains essential nutrients that help in growth and maintaining health.

(iv) What is a junk food?
Ans: Junk food refers to unhealthy food that is low in nutritional value but high in fats, sugars, or salt. Examples include fast food, processed snacks, and sugary drinks.

Junk Food

(v) Why should we take enough water?
Ans: Drinking enough water is important to prevent dehydration, maintain body temperature, and help in the proper functioning of cells and organs.