Class 1 Evs - CBSE
Food We Eat
The chapter 'Food We Eat' introduces Class 1 students to the basic types of food we eat every day and why our bodies need them. Children learn about energy-giving foods, body-building foods, and protective foods that keep us strong and healthy. This chapter matters for CBSE board exams as it forms the foundational base of nutrition and healthy eating habits, frequently appearing in multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and picture-identification formats in early school assessments.
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Energy-Giving Foods
Foods like rice, potato, and sugar give us the energy to run, play, and study all day long.
Body-Building Foods
Foods like milk, eggs, pulses, and fish help our bones and muscles grow strong.
Protective Foods
Fruits and green vegetables protect our body from falling sick and keep us healthy.
Meals of the Day
We eat three main meals daily: breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night.
Good Eating Habits
We should always wash our hands before eating, chew our food well, and never waste food.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS), this chapter typically carries 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching food items to their categories (e.g., matching milk to body-building food), filling in the blanks about meal names, and identifying pictures of healthy versus junk food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need food?
We need food to get energy for playing, to grow big and strong, and to stay healthy.
What is junk food?
Junk food includes items like chips, burgers, and cold drinks that taste good but are not good for our health.
How many glasses of water should we drink every day?
We should drink 6 to 8 glasses of clean water every day to keep our body healthy.
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