Class 4 EVS Chapter 5 Food for Health students will learn the importance of food for living beings, different types of nutrients and their functions, sources of healthy food, the concept of a balanced diet, and healthy eating practices.
Food plays a very important role in keeping us healthy and active. By eating a balanced diet that includes all nutrients, we can grow properly, stay energetic, and fight diseases. Developing good eating habits like eating fresh food, drinking enough water, and avoiding junk food helps us maintain a healthy lifestyle. Choosing the right food every day is the key to a strong and happy life.
Food for Health Worksheet
Our worksheets are thoughtfully designed in alignment with the latest curriculum standards. By working through these worksheets, students can prepare confidently for their exams while gradually building a strong and lasting foundation in science. Also download Class 4 EVS NCERT Solutions for textbook question answers.
What Students Will Learn
- Importance of food for living beings
- Different types of nutrients and their functions
- Sources of healthy food
- Concept of a balanced diet
- Importance of clean and hygienic food habits
- Healthy eating practices
You can also refer our worksheet Human body: Food and Health for more learning
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Class 4 EVS Chapter 5 Study Notes
Why Do We Need Food?
- Food gives us energy to do work and play.
- Helps in growth and development.
- Keeps us healthy and active.
- Protects us from diseases.
Types of Nutrients in Food
a) Energy-Giving Foods
- Give us energy
- Examples: rice, wheat, sugar, butter
b) Body-Building Foods
- Help in growth and repair
- Examples: milk, eggs, pulses
c) Protective Foods
- Protect us from diseases
- Examples: fruits and vegetables
Balanced Diet
A diet that contains all nutrients in the right amount
- Includes:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Example: Roti + Dal + Vegetables + Salad + Milk
Importance of Water
- Helps in digestion
- Removes waste from the body
- Keeps body cool
Healthy Eating Habits
- Wash hands before eating
- Eat fresh and clean food
- Avoid junk food
- Eat food at proper time
- Chew food properly
Junk Food
- Food that is unhealthy
- Contains too much oil, sugar, or salt
- Examples: chips, pizza, burgers
Eating too much junk food can make us sick.
Food for Health Question Answers
Q1. Explain the importance of food.
Ans: Food is very important for our body. It gives us energy to work and play. It helps us grow and develop. Food also protects us from diseases and keeps us healthy.
Q2. Describe different types of nutrients.
Ans: There are three main types of nutrients:
- Energy-giving foods provide energy (rice, sugar).
- Body-building foods help in growth (milk, eggs).
- Protective foods protect us from diseases (fruits, vegetables).
Q3. What is a balanced diet? Why is it important?
Ans: A balanced diet contains all nutrients in proper amounts. It is important because it keeps us healthy, helps us grow properly, and gives us energy.
Q4. Write about healthy eating habits.
Ans: Healthy eating habits include:
- Washing hands before eating
- Eating clean and fresh food
- Avoiding junk food
- Eating on time
- Chewing food properly
These habits help us stay healthy.
