Observe the picture and discussion
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Anu: Nanna, shall we go on any tour on the next second Saturday?
Nanna: Ok, let's go to the Bapatla beach festival.
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What are the different food varieties mentioned by the family members?
Prawn fry (with lemon and onion), Andhra style spicy fish curry with rice, badam milk, coconut water, bajji, and punugulu.
Let Us Know - Food from Plants
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What are the main functions of food in our body?
Food helps us live and grow, gives us energy, keeps us healthy and strong, and helps in growth and repair.
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Name some edible roots that we eat as food.
Carrot, beetroot, and radish.
Food from Leaves, Flowers, and Fruits
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Is cabbage a flower or a leaf?
Cabbage is a collection of leaves (leafy vegetable).
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Which fruit do you like most?
I like mango the most because it is sweet and delicious.
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Do all fruits taste sweet?
No, some fruits are sweet (like mango and banana), while others are sour (like lemon and raw mango) or sweet-and-sour (like oranges and grapes).
Food from Animals & Edible Seeds
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Which part of this fruit do we eat?
We eat the juicy fleshy pulp/mesocarp of fruits like tomato, cucumber, and mango.
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Observe the food items in your home. Identify and write any four items that are prepared using milk.
1) Curd
2) Ghee / Butter
3) Paneer (Cheese)
4) Kheer / Payasam
Food from Animals
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Can you name any food item prepared with egg?
Egg curry, omelette, boiled egg, and egg fried rice.
Healthy Food and Junk Food
Activity: Draw a green box for healthy food and a red box for junk food in this table
| Food Item | Healthy Food / Junk Food |
|---|---|
| Fruits | Healthy Food |
| Potato chips | Junk Food |
| Cool drinks | Junk Food |
| Panipuri | Junk Food |
| Sweet potato | Healthy Food |
Cooked Food - Raw Food
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How do you help your mother in household work?
I help my mother by bringing vegetables, washing fruits and vegetables, and cleaning the dining table.
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Which vegetables can we eat directly (raw)?
Carrot, cucumber (kheera), radish, tomato, and onion.
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Can we eat brinjal without cooking?
No, we cannot eat brinjal raw; it must be cooked before eating.
Let Us Do: Write some food items that can be eaten after cooking and that can be eaten raw
| Cooked Food | Raw Food |
|---|---|
| Rice | Carrot |
| Dhal / Sambar | Cucumber (Kheera) |
| Meat / Fish | Fruits (Apple, Banana, Papaya) |
| Brinjal / Potato Curry | Radish / Onion |
Activity: Tick (✓) the good food habits you have
- 1. I wash my hands before and after having meal. [ ✓ ]
- 2. I chew the food well and eat slowly. [ ✓ ]
- 3. I do not leave food in my plate, at home and in school. [ ✓ ]
- 4. I eat all the vegetables in the sambar. [ ✓ ]
- 5. I eat curry leaves and coriander in the curries. [ ✓ ]
- 6. I sit properly while eating and do not spill food from plate. [ ✓ ]
- 7. I wash the fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking. [ ✓ ]
Activity: Write the name of the food with the festival from the given list
| Festival | Special Food Prepared |
|---|---|
| Ugadi | Ugadi Pachadi / Bobbatlu |
| Vinayaka Chavithi | Kudumulu / Undrallu |
| Christmas | Cake / Rose Cookies |
| Sankranthi | Pongal / Ariselu |
| Ramzan | Sheer Khurma / Haleem |
Food for Different Age Groups
Activity: Ask your elders and fill in the table
| Age | What they can eat | What they cannot eat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year old | Milk, mashed banana, soft rice / cerelac | Hard nuts, sugarcane, hard rotis, raw vegetables |
| 10 Years old | Rice, chapati, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, nuts | Uncooked grains, inedible raw food items |
| 70 Years old | Soft cooked rice, dhal, idli, milk, vegetable soups | Hard nuts, tough meat, hard crunchy snacks, sugarcane |
Activity: Match the following
| A | Ans | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Farmer | ( c ) | a. Catches and sells fish |
| 2. Poultry farmer | ( d ) | b. Sells food items and groceries in shop |
| 3. Fisherman | ( a ) | c. Grows crops and vegetables in fields |
| 4. Shopkeeper | ( b ) | d. Rears hens for eggs and meat |
Improve your learning
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1. Why do all living things need food?
All living things need food to get energy, to grow, to stay healthy and strong, and to keep their bodies working properly.
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2. Name two food items we get from plants.
Rice and fruits (like mango and banana).
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3. Write the name of one food item eaten raw.
Carrot (or Cucumber).
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4. Explain the difference between food from plants and food from animals.
Food from plants: We get grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and oils from different parts of plants like roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds.
Food from animals: We get items like milk, eggs, meat, fish, and honey directly from animals and birds.
Improve your learning (Textbook Page Continued)
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5. Why should some foods be cooked before eating?
Some foods like rice, pulses, meat, and vegetables must be cooked before eating to make them soft, tasty, and easy to digest, and to kill harmful germs.
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6. What are good food habits? Explain with one example.
Good food habits are healthy practices we follow while choosing and eating clean food. For example, washing our hands with soap before eating food and eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily.
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7. Why should we eat different varieties of food?
We should eat different varieties of food because each food item provides different nutrients (energy, growth, protection) needed to keep our body fit, strong, and healthy.
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8. Rani eats rice, vegetables, and fruits every day. What does this tell about her food habit? [ ]
Answer: B) Good habit
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9. After playing, you want to eat food. What good habit should you follow before eating?
We should wash our hands and face thoroughly with clean water and soap before touching and eating food.
- 10. Match the following:
| A | Ans | B |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | ( Animal ) | Bird |
| Rice | ( Plant ) | Tree |
| Egg | ( Bird ) | Animal |
| Mango | ( Tree ) | Plant |
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11. Group the following foods: Carrot, Rice, Apple, Chapati
• Eaten raw : Carrot, Apple
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12. Is it good to eat only junk food every day?
No, eating only junk food every day is not good because it lacks essential nutrients and makes our body weak and unhealthy.
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13. Your friend wastes food on the plate. Is it right or wrong? Give one reason.
It is wrong. We should never waste food because farmers work hard to produce food, and many people do not get enough meals.
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14. Draw and name four foods from plants and four foods from animals.
• Foods from plants: Rice, Mango, Carrot, Spinach
• Foods from animals: Milk, Egg, Meat, Fish
Improve your learning Continued (Textbook Page Continued)
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15. Write a slogan on your own on 'Healthy food'.
"Eat fresh, eat clean, stay strong and green!"
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16. Rishi's family is celebrating a festival today. Write the name of the festival and one traditional food they might prepare.
• Name of the festival: Sankranthi
• Traditional food: Pongal / Ariselu -
17. Anand eats only biscuits and soft drinks every day. Write any five healthy foods he can eat to stay healthy and write the reasons why these foods are better.
Five healthy foods:
1. Milk: Provides calcium and makes bones strong.
2. Fresh fruits (Banana/Apple): Provide vitamins and instant energy.
3. Boiled eggs: Rich in protein for muscle building and growth.
4. Leafy vegetables: Protect the body from diseases.
5. Cooked rice with dal: Gives carbohydrates for daily energy and strength.
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18. Make a Concept map of different food varieties you eat during festivals.
Festival foods:
• Payasam
• Pulihora
• Bobbatlu
• Pootharekulu
• Kudumulu / Undrallu
• Ariselu
