Class 1 English - KERALA
The Food we Eat
The chapter 'The Food We Eat' for Class 1 Kerala SCERT students introduces young learners to the different types of food we need every day to stay healthy, grow strong, and play. Students learn about energy-giving foods like rice and chapati, body-building foods like milk and eggs, and protective fruits and vegetables. It emphasizes the importance of eating clean food, drinking enough water, and following good eating habits like washing hands before meals. This foundational chapter is very important for early environmental studies (EVS) and helps children understand healthy lifestyle choices through simple daily life examples.
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Energy-giving Food
Foods like rice, bread, and potatoes give us energy to run, play, and study.
Body-building Food
Foods like milk, eggs, fish, and dal help our bones and muscles grow strong.
Protective Food
Fruits and green vegetables keep us safe from falling sick by making our body strong.
Water
Drinking plenty of clean water every day is very important for our body to work properly.
Good Eating Habits
We must wash our hands before eating, chew food well, and not waste food.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In Kerala (SCERT) Class 1 EVS evaluations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching food items to their groups (fruits, vegetables, milk), identifying pictures of healthy food, and filling in the blanks about good eating habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need food?
We need food to get energy, grow strong, and stay healthy.
Why should we wash our hands before eating?
We must wash our hands to remove germs and dirt so they do not enter our stomach.
What kind of food keeps us safe from diseases?
Protective foods like fresh fruits and green vegetables keep us safe from falling sick.
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