Chapter 8: Food We Eat
Discover the importance of food and healthy eating habits!
Chapter Summary
In this chapter, children learn about the importance of food, types of food we eat, and the value of eating a balanced diet. Through Shirin’s story, they understand how eating only one type of food is not enough. Our body needs a mix of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and pulses to stay healthy. It also highlights seasonal foods like mangoes in summer and apples in winter, parts of plants we eat (leaves, roots, seeds, etc.), animal-sourced foods like milk and eggs, and encourages students to reduce food waste, eat together, and understand cultural food diversity.
Let Us Answer
Page 100
Draw your favourite homemade food dishes.
Ans: Students to draw and label, e.g., Poha, Dosa, Idli, Dal-Chawal, Roti-Sabzi.
Page 101
Why do we need to eat and drink?
Ans: To stay strong, healthy, and full of energy. Food gives us nutrients to grow and fight illness.
Page 102–103
Why do we need to eat healthy food?
Ans: Healthy food keeps our body strong, protects us from illness, and helps us play and learn better.
Tick the food items you eat regularly:
Ans: ✔ Vegetables, ✔ Fruits, ✔ Dal, ✔ Roti, ✔ Rice, ✔ Milk, ✔ Paneer (Ticks may vary by student)
Which foods above are part of a balanced diet?
Ans: Vegetables, fruits, roti, dal, rice, milk, paneer, juice, salads, nuts.
Page 104
Summer Foods:
Ans: Mango, watermelon, lassi, aam panna, kulfi, sugarcane juice, cucumber
Winter Foods:
Ans: Carrots, soups, gajar halwa, parathas, warm milk, green leafy vegetables
Page 105
How often do you drink water?
Ans: I drink water many times a day, especially after playing or during meals.
Name crops grown in fields (and how we cook them):
Ans:
- Wheat → chapati, bread
- Rice → boiled rice, pulao
- Sugarcane → juice, jaggery
- Maize → popcorn, roti
Name these drinks in your language:
| English | Local Name (e.g., Hindi/Marathi) |
|---|---|
| Tender Coconut | नारियल पानी / नारळाचं पाणी |
| Mango Juice | आम का रस / आंब्याचा रस |
| Aam Panna | आम पना / कैरी पन्हा |
| Orange Juice | संतरे का रस / संत्र्याचा रस |
| Lime Water | नींबू पानी / लिंबूपाणी |
Page 106–107
Parts of Plants We Eat:
Ans:
- ✔ Roots – Carrot, Radish
- ✔ Leaves – Spinach, Fenugreek, Mustard
- ✔ Fruits – Mango, Guava, Apple
- ✔ Stems – Onion, Ginger, Potato
- ✔ Seeds – Grains, Pulses, Dry Fruits
Animal-based food items:
Ans: Milk, curd, cheese, paneer, ghee, honey, eggs, meat
Puzzle Answer:
Ans: Salt – not from plants or animals, it’s from rocks
Will you share food with a friend without lunch?
Ans: Yes, I will share because sharing is caring.
Activities
Page 100: Draw Favourite Homemade Food Dishes
Instructions: Draw and label your favourite dishes like Poha, Dosa, Idli, Dal-Chawal, or Roti-Sabzi in your notebook. Use colors to make it attractive.
Page 108: Eating Together Activity – Fruit Chaat Preparation
Instructions:
- Bring banana, apple, papaya, etc.
- Cut and mix with lemon and salt.
- Share with classmates.
Note: Do this activity under teacher supervision for safety.
Let Us Reflect
Page 108: A. Discuss
1. Why different kinds of food?
Ans: To get all nutrients needed for growth, energy, and health.
2. Why eat seasonal foods?
Ans: They are fresh, healthier, and help us stay fit in that season.
3. How to tell healthy vs. unhealthy food?
Ans: Healthy food is fresh, natural, and homemade. Junk food has too much oil, sugar, or preservatives.
4. How to avoid food waste?
Ans:
- Take only what you can eat.
- Store leftovers properly.
- Use extra food in creative ways (e.g., sandwiches, soups).
Page 108: B. Write
1. Fruits and vegetables eaten in my family:
Ans: Mango, Apple, Banana, Carrot, Tomato, Spinach, Cabbage
2. Recipe of favourite dish (e.g., Poha):
Ans:
- Ingredients: Flattened rice, mustard, curry leaves, onion, green chilli, lemon, salt
- Steps: Rinse poha. Fry spices and onions. Mix poha and cook for 2–3 mins. Squeeze lemon.
3. Food with plant + animal ingredients:
Ans:
- Lassi – made from curd (animal) and sugar (plant)
- Egg curry – egg (animal), tomato & spices (plant)
Page 108: C. Draw
Draw and label:
- Morning Plate: Milk, Fruits, Idli
- Afternoon Plate: Roti, Dal, Rice, Vegetables
- Night Plate: Khichdi, Curd, Salad
Instructions: Draw each meal plate, label the foods, and color them in your notebook.
Page 108: E. Think
Guest Visit – What would you serve and why?
Ans: I would serve puri-sabzi or dosa because they are tasty, filling, and made quickly. I’d also offer water or juice.
Concepts Covered
- Importance of food for health and energy
- Balanced diet: Grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, pulses
- Seasonal foods and their benefits
- Plant parts as food: Roots, leaves, stems, fruits, seeds
- Animal-based foods: Milk, eggs, ghee, etc.
- Reducing food waste and sharing food
- Cultural diversity in food
- Hands-on activities: Drawing dishes, making fruit chaat, writing recipes
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