We Need Food Chapter Notes | Science Class 2 ICSE PDF Download

Introduction

• Food provides energy for work and play.
• It helps us grow healthy and strong.
• Some foods are tasty but unhealthy, while others are healthy but may not be liked by everyone.

Food Groups

• Eating the right amount of each food group keeps us healthy.
• Eating too much can lead to weight gain, while eating too little can make us weak.

Energy-Giving Food

• Foods like potatoes, rice, bread, and sugar provide energy.
• These foods help keep the body warm.

Bodybuilding Food

• Foods such as milk, cheese, fish, eggs, pulses, and meat help build muscles.
• They support growth and strengthen bones and teeth.

Protective Food

• Fruits, vegetables, and nuts protect the body from diseases.

Water

• Water is a major part of blood.
• It helps remove waste from the body.
• Water carries nutrients throughout the body.
• Drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily is important.

Types of Food Habits

• People are either vegetarians or non-vegetarians based on their food habits.
• Non-vegetarians eat meat (e.g., goat, hen), eggs, and seafood (e.g., fish, prawns).
• Vegetarians eat only plant-based foods and avoid meat and eggs.

Meals

• A meal is food eaten at fixed times daily.
• The three main meals are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Snacks are small meals eaten between main meals.
• Eating main meals at regular times is important.

Follow these good habits and become a Super Kid:

• Wash hands before and after eating.
• Eat fresh and well-cooked food.
• Eat in a clean place.
• Chew food slowly and properly.
• Avoid snacks and cut fruits from roadside vendors.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and avoid junk food.
• Drink two glasses of milk daily for calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth.
• Eat slightly less than your capacity to avoid overeating.