Class 2 Evs - TAMILNADU
Food We Eat
The Class 2 EVS chapter 'Food We Eat' from Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi introduces young learners to the different types of food we consume daily and why eating healthy is important. Students learn about energy-giving foods, body-building foods, and protective foods that help us grow strong and stay active. The chapter also emphasizes healthy eating habits, drinking enough water, and washing hands before meals. For board and school exams, this chapter is fundamental as it builds the base for health and nutrition concepts, frequently appearing in multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and short-answer sections.
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Energy-Giving Foods
Foods like rice, wheat, potato, and sugar that give us energy to work, play, and run around.
Body-Building Foods
Foods like milk, eggs, fish, and pulses that help our bones and muscles grow big and strong.
Protective Foods
Fruits and green vegetables that protect our body from getting 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
Simple rules like washing hands before eating, chewing food well, and not wasting food.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 2 EVS assessments, this chapter usually carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching food items to their correct categories (energy-giving, body-building, protective), fill-in-the-blanks about meal times, and naming healthy food items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need to eat food?
We need food to get energy for playing and studying, to grow strong, and to stay healthy.
What are the three main meals we eat every day?
The three main meals are Breakfast in the morning, Lunch in the afternoon, and Dinner at night.
Why are fruits and vegetables called protective foods?
Fruits and vegetables protect our body from falling sick and help keep us fit and healthy.
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