AP 3rd Class EVS Workbook Answers – 5. Food We Eat (2026-27)

5 Food We Eat

Worksheet - 1 (Page 127)

Concept: Introduction

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

Word	Copy 1	Copy 2
food	food	food
beach	beach	beach
festival	festival	festival
prawn	prawn	prawn
lemon	lemon	lemon
onion	onion	onion
grow	grow	grow
healthy	healthy	healthy
strong	strong	strong
energy	energy	energy

II. True (T) or False (F).

Statement	Ans
1. Rice and chapati are eaten daily by many people.	True
2. Milk helps to make our bones strong.	True
3. Fruits and vegetables keep our body healthy.	True
4. Junk food is unhealthy.	True
5. We should eat few types of food every day.	False

III. Mind Map.

• Common food items:
  • Rice
  • Chapati / Roti
  • Dal
  • Vegetables / Fruits
  • Milk

Worksheet - 1 Continued (Page 128)

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

• 1. Why do we eat food every day? [    ]
  A) To play games

  B) To stay healthy and get energy

  C) To feel sleepy

  D) To waste time
  Answer: B) To stay healthy and get energy
• 2. Which meal usually includes common food items like rice, dal or vegetables? [    ]
  A) Picnic food

  B) Daily meals

  C) Festival sweets

  D) Birthday cake
  Answer: B) Daily meals
• 3. Milk is commonly consumed by all because it helps us to? [    ]
  A) Become tired

  B) Grow strong bones

  C) Feel hungry

  D) Sleep all day
  Answer: B) Grow strong bones

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

• 1. Why do all living things need food?
  All living things need food to live, grow, and get energy for daily activities. Food also keeps our body healthy and strong.

Worksheet - 1 Continued (Page 129)

2. Mind map.

• Functions of food:
  • Gives energy
  • Helps in growth and repair
  • Keeps body strong
  • Helps to stay healthy
• 3. Ramesh eats rice, dal and vegetables every day. How does this help his body?
  Rice provides carbohydrates for energy, dal gives proteins for body building and growth, and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals to protect him from diseases and stay fit.
• 4. Your friend feels tired in school. What food advice will you give?
  I will advise my friend to eat a balanced breakfast with milk, fruits (like bananas), and nuts, drink plenty of water, and avoid skipping meals or eating junk food.

Worksheet - 1 Continued (Page 130)

VI. Write 'A' for animal food and 'P' for plant food.

Picture / Item Description	Ans
Bowl of cooked rice	P
Fish	A
Glass of milk	A
Chicken	A
Meat slices	A
Boiled egg	A
Bowl of pulses / seeds	P
Fish cutlets / Meat pieces	A
Fruits (Strawberries)	P

VII. Answer the following questions.

• 1. Write two examples of common food taken by us.
  Breakfast : Idli, Dosa / Chapati
  Lunch : Rice, Dal / Sambar
  Snacks : Fruits, Groundnut chikkies / Biscuits
  Dinner : Rice, Vegetable curry / Roti

Worksheet - 2 (Page 131)

Concept : Food from plants

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

Word	Copy 1	Copy 2
paddy	paddy	paddy
wheat	wheat	wheat
millets	millets	millets
ginger	ginger	ginger
radish	radish	radish
potato	potato	potato
cabbage	cabbage	cabbage
cloves	cloves	cloves
saffron	saffron	saffron
muskmelon	muskmelon	muskmelon

II. Fill in the table with examples.

S.No	Food from grains	Food from roots	Food from leaves	Food from flowers	Food from fruits
1	Paddy (Rice)	Carrot	Spinach	Cauliflower	Mango
2	Wheat	Beetroot	Amaranthus	Banana flower	Apple
3	Ragi (Finger millet)	Radish	Coriander	Cloves	Banana
4	Maize	Sweet potato	Curry leaves	Saffron	Orange

Worksheet - 2 Continued (Page 132)

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

• 1. The lunch plate has rice, cauliflower curry, and mango. Identify the plant parts used in this meal.
  • Rice: Seeds / Grains
  • Cauliflower: Flower
  • Mango: Fruit
• 2. Your friend does not like leafy vegetables like spinach.
  a) Why are leafy vegetables important for our body?
  Leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and iron which protect our body from diseases, improve eyesight, and make our blood healthy.
  
  b) What advice will you give to your friend?
  I will advise my friend to eat leafy vegetables regularly because they keep us healthy, strong, and active.
• 3. How do grains and nuts help our body in different ways? Write one use of each.
  • Grains: Provide carbohydrates that give us energy and help us stay active.
  • Nuts: Provide proteins and healthy fats that give us strength and help our body grow well.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

• 1. Meena wants to eat a healthy leafy vegetable. Which one should she choose? [    ]
  A) Carrot

  B) Tomato

  C) Spinach

  D) Potato
  Answer: C) Spinach
• 2. We eat rice every day. From which part of the plant do we get rice? [    ]
  A) Root

  B) Stem

  C) Seed/Grain

  D) Leaf
  Answer: C) Seed/Grain
• 3. Which food item is obtained from the root of a plant? [    ]
  A) Apple

  B) Potato

  C) Spinach

  D) Wheat
  Answer: B) Potato

V. Answer the following questions.

• 1. Name three food items we get from plants.
  Rice, Mango (Fruits), and Spinach (Vegetables).

Worksheet - 2 Continued (Page 133)

• 2. Ramesh eats rice, chapati, dal, cauliflower, and spinach for lunch. Write the plant parts he is eating.
  1. Carrot : Root
  2. Radish : Root
  3. Cloves : Flower bud
  4. Cauliflower : Flower
  5. Spinach : Leaf
• 3. Do you think plant foods are important for everyone? Give your reason.
  Yes, plant foods are very important because they provide essential nutrients like carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that keep us healthy, boost immunity, and prevent diseases.

VI. Do the following.

• A. Draw any 3 vegetables and colour them. Write which plant part are they belong to?
  1. Carrot : Root
  2. Tomato : Fruit
  3. Spinach : Leaf

Worksheet - 2 Continued (Page 134)

• B. Write down which plants give us food from roots?
  Carrot, beetroot, and radish give us food from their roots.

VII. Do the following.

• A. Name two food items we get from plants.
  1. Wheat (Grains)
  2. Banana (Fruits)

B. Fill in the table with examples.

S.No	Food from grains/seeds	Food from roots	Food from leaves	Food from flowers	Food from fruits
1	Paddy (Rice)	Carrot	Spinach	Cauliflower	Mango
2	Wheat	Radish	Cabbage	Banana flower	Apple
3	Pearl millet	Beetroot	Curry leaves	Cloves	Guava
4	Groundnut	Sweet potato	Coriander	Saffron	Papaya

Worksheet - 3 (Page 135)

Concept : Food from animals

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

Word	Copy 1	Copy 2
buffalo	buffalo	buffalo
ghee	ghee	ghee
butter	butter	butter
cheese	cheese	cheese
fish	fish	fish
snail	snail	snail
crab	crab	crab
honeycomb	honeycomb	honeycomb
meat	meat	meat
sheep	sheep	sheep

II. Mind Map. Write the milk products.

• Products from milk:
  • Curd
  • Ghee
  • Butter
  • Cheese / Paneer

III. Multiple Choice Questions.

• 1. Milk is a healthy food because it helps us? [    ]
  A) sleep all day

  B) grow strong bones and teeth

  C) feel hungry

  D) become tired
  Answer: B) grow strong bones and teeth
• 2. Which statement best explains why food from animals is important? [    ]
  A) It looks tasty

  B) It helps in growth and strength

  C) It is only for adults

  D) It is eaten only at festivals
  Answer: B) It helps in growth and strength

Worksheet - 3 Continued (Page 136)

• 3. A farmer keeps cows and hens. Which pair of foods can he get from them? [    ]
  A) Milk and eggs

  B) Rice and wheat

  C) Fruits and vegetables

  D) Oil and sugar
  Answer: A) Milk and eggs

III. Categorize animals and birds in the pictures based on the products they give.

Animals that give milk	Animals that give meat	Birds that give eggs
Cow, Buffalo, Goat	Goat, Sheep	Hen, Duck

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

• 1. Look at the foods in your breakfast. Write two foods from plants and two foods from animals.
  • Foods from plants: Idli (rice/urad dal), Banana / Chutney
  • Foods from animals: Milk, Boiled egg / Butter

Worksheet - 3 Continued (Page 137)

• 2. Raju drinks milk and eats an egg every day. Which animals give him these foods?
  • Milk: Cow or Buffalo gives him milk.
  • Egg: Hen or Duck gives him eggs.
• 3. Group the following foods and write under proper headings:
  Milk, wheat, honey, mango, egg, rice
  Food from Plants : Wheat, Mango, Rice
  Food from Animals : Milk, Honey, Egg

VI. Do the following.

• Draw and name two foods from animals and write their uses.
  1. Milk: Makes our bones and teeth strong, helps in growth.
  2. Egg: Rich in protein, helps in building muscles and gives strength.

Worksheet - 3 Continued (Page 138)

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

• 1. Explain the difference between food from plants and food from animals.
  1. We get food grains, vegetables, fruits, pulses, and oils from different parts of plants.
  2. Plant foods provide carbohydrates, dietary fibers, vitamins, and minerals that give energy and protect us from diseases.
  3. We get milk, eggs, meat, fish, and honey directly from animals and birds.
  4. Animal foods are rich in proteins and calcium, which are essential for muscle building, growth, and strong bones.
  5. Both plant and animal foods are necessary together to make a healthy balanced diet.
• 2. Name any four animals that give us food. Write three food items we get from each of these animals.
  • 1. Cow / Buffalo: Milk, Curd, Ghee
  • 2. Hen: Eggs, Meat, Chicken soup
  • 3. Goat: Milk, Meat (Mutton), Cheese
  • 4. Honeybee: Honey, Honeycomb wax, Royal jelly

Worksheet - 4 (Page 139)

Concept : Cooked food-raw food, healthy food-junk food, good food habits

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

Word	Copy 1	Copy 2
cooked	cooked	cooked
raw	raw	raw
directly	directly	directly
healthy	healthy	healthy
junk	junk	junk
active	active	active
waste	waste	waste
properly	properly	properly
fresh	fresh	fresh
clean	clean	clean

II. True (T) or False (F).

Statement	Ans
1. Eating fruits and vegetables every day keeps us healthy.	True
2. Drinking plenty of water is not necessary for good health.	False
3. Eating too many sweets can harm our teeth.	True
4. Washing hands before eating is a good food habit.	True
5. Skipping breakfast is a healthy habit.	False
6. We should eat fresh and clean food.	True
7. Drinking milk helps in the growth of strong bones.	True
8. Eating junk food regularly is good for our body.	False

Worksheet - 4 Continued (Page 140)

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

• 1. Explain how eating junk food affected Deepa's health.
  Eating chocolates and chips daily made Deepa feel very tired and gave her a severe stomach-ache.
• 2. Deepa washed her hands before eating. Why is this a good habit?
  Washing hands before eating removes germs and dirt, preventing harmful bacteria from entering the body with food and causing sickness.
• 3. Which actions in the story show that Deepa followed good food habits?
  Deepa started eating more fruits, vegetables, milk, and rice, drank plenty of water, washed her hands before eating, and always ate fresh, healthy food.

IV. Tick (✓) in the correct box.

S.no	Name of the food item	Healthy food	Junk food
1.	Chips		✓
2.	Soft drinks		✓
3.	Fruit salad	✓
4.	Milk	✓
5.	Noodles		✓

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

• 1. Write the name of foods that can be eaten raw.
  Carrot, cucumber (kheera), radish, onion, and fruits like apple and banana can be eaten raw.

Worksheet - 4 Continued (Page 141)

• 2. Is it good to eat junk food every day? Why?
  No, eating junk food every day is not good because it lacks essential nutrients, makes our body weak and lazy, harms digestion, and causes obesity and stomach problems.
• 3. Write slogans on your own on 'Healthy food'.
  1. "Eat healthy food, live a wealthy life!"
  2. "Say YES to fruits and greens, say NO to junk foods!"

VI. Answer the following question.

• 1. Observe the following picture and identify the food items that can be eaten raw and that must be cooked.
  Raw : Carrot, Tomato, Cucumber, Radish, Coriander
  Cooked : Brinjal, Potato, Cauliflower, Beans

Worksheet - 4 Continued (Page 142)

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

• 1. What are good food habits? Explain with one example.
  1. Good food habits are healthy practices we follow while eating and selecting our daily meals.
  2. We must always wash our hands cleanly with soap before and after eating.
  3. Eating clean, fresh, home-cooked food at regular times keeps our body fit and active.
  4. We should chew the food slowly and properly without spilling from the plate.
  5. We should drink plenty of clean water and avoid unhygienic junk food.
  6. Example: Washing fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water before eating or cooking removes dirt and chemicals.
• 2. With the help of your parents, prepare a vegetable salad or a fruit salad. Write down the steps involved in the preparation.
  Steps for preparing Vegetable / Fruit Salad:
  1. Select fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes (or fruits like apples, bananas, and papayas).
  2. Wash all vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean running water.
  3. Peel the skin of cucumber and carrots carefully.
  4. With the help of parents/elders, chop them into small, bite-sized pieces using a knife.
  5. Put all chopped pieces into a clean bowl.
  6. Add a pinch of salt, pepper powder, and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice, then mix gently. A healthy salad is ready!

Worksheet - 5 (Page 143)

Concept : Varieties of food, food for different age groups, Shubh Dhin Bhojan

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

Word	Copy 1	Copy 2
variety	variety	variety
spicy	spicy	spicy
delicious	delicious	delicious
flavour	flavour	flavour
different	different	different
include	include	include
chew	chew	chew
innovative	innovative	innovative
community	community	community
occasion	occasion	occasion

II. Match the following.

A	Ans	B
1. Sankranthi	( a )	a. Ariselu / Pongal
2. Ramzan	( b )	b. Sheer Khurma / Haleem
3. Christmas	( c )	c. Cake
4. Vinayakachavithi	( d )	d. Kudumulu / Undrallu

Worksheet - 5 Continued (Page 144)

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

• 1. How is Gongura pachadi made according to the paragraph given above?
  Gongura pachadi is a sour green chutney made from gongura (sorrel) leaves.
• 2. Why does Ravi's family eat a lot of fish?
  Ravi's family lives in coastal Andhra, where fresh sea fish is abundantly and easily available.
• 3. How are Ravi's daily meals different from his festival foods?
  On normal days Ravi eats white rice with yellow dal, tamarind rice (pulihora), gongura pachadi, and fish, whereas during festivals he enjoys special sweets like Bobbatlu and paper-thin Pootharekulu.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

• 1. Which food is best for a small child? [    ]
  A) Spicy junk food

  B) Fruits and milk

  C) Cool drinks

  D) Fried snacks
  Answer: B) Fruits and milk
• 2. The food eaten during festivals represents the [    ]
  A) Weather

  B) Culture and traditions

  C) Games

  D) Travel
  Answer: B) Culture and traditions

Worksheet - 5 Continued (Page 145)

• 3. Which food choice is best for elderly people? [    ]
  A) Hard and spicy food

  B) Soft, less spicy, healthy food

  C) Junk food

  D) Very oily food
  Answer: B) Soft, less spicy, healthy food

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

• 1. Your friend from another state visits Andhra Pradesh. Which food will you offer them, and why?
  I will offer Pulihora, Gongura pachadi with rice, and traditional sweets like Pootharekulu and Bobbatlu because they represent the authentic taste and culture of Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. What food will you suggest for an elderly person in your family? Give one reason.
  I will suggest soft cooked rice, dal, idli, and milk because they lose their teeth, cannot chew hard food, and soft food is easy to digest.
• 3. Which is better-traditional local food or junk food? Justify your answer.
  Traditional local food is much better because it is freshly prepared with natural ingredients, rich in nutrients, and keeps our body healthy, unlike junk food which harms our health.

Worksheet - 5 Continued (Page 146)

III. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

• 1. Compare food from plants and food from animals.
  1. Food from plants includes grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and cooking oils.
  2. Plant foods are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that give energy and boost immunity.
  3. Food from animals includes milk, eggs, meat, fish, and honey.
  4. Animal foods are rich in high-quality proteins and calcium, essential for body building and strong bones.
  5. Combining both plant and animal foods ensures a complete and healthy balanced diet.
• 2. Prepare a one-day healthy menu for your family.
  Breakfast : Idli with sambar and a glass of warm milk
  Lunch : Brown/white rice, leafy vegetable dal, curd, and fresh vegetable salad
  Snacks : Boiled sprouts / Roasted groundnuts and fresh seasonal fruits
  Dinner : Phulka / Roti with mixed vegetable curry and a cup of warm milk