Class 4 Evs - BIHAR
Food for Health
The chapter 'Food for Health' in the Class 4 EVS textbook 'Our Wondrous World' introduces students to the importance of eating healthy and balanced food. It teaches Bihar Board (BSEB) students about different food groups, including energy-giving foods like rice and wheat, body-building foods like pulses and milk, and protective foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. The chapter emphasizes clean drinking water, good eating habits, and avoiding junk food to stay strong and prevent diseases. Understanding these concepts is essential for scoring well in BSEB exams and adopting lifelong healthy eating habits.
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Energy-Giving Foods
Foods like rice, wheat, potato, and sugar that give our body energy to work, play, and run.
Body-Building Foods
Foods like milk, eggs, pulses, and fish that help our bones and muscles grow strong.
Protective Foods
Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables that protect our body from falling sick and build immunity.
Balanced Diet
A meal that contains the right amount of energy-giving, body-building, and protective foods for good health.
Good Eating Habits
Practices like washing hands before meals, chewing food properly, and not wasting food to stay healthy.
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Board Exam Info
In the Bihar (BSEB) Class 4 EVS examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Common question types include fill in the blanks, matching food items with their groups, short answer questions about healthy habits, and naming sources of different types of food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need food?
We need food to get energy for work and play, to grow big and strong, and to keep our body safe from diseases.
What are protective foods?
Protective foods are fruits and vegetables that protect us from falling ill and keep our immune system strong.
Why should we avoid junk food?
Junk food like chips and burgers do not give our body good nutrients and can make us sick or overweight.
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