Class 4 Evs - TAMILNADU
Food for Health
The chapter 'Food for Health' in the Class 4 EVS Samacheer Kalvi textbook teaches students about the different types of food we eat and why they are important for our bodies. Children learn about energy-giving foods, body-building foods, and protective foods that keep us strong and healthy. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, drinking enough water, and maintaining good eating habits. Understanding these nutrition basics is crucial for Tamil Nadu board exams as questions frequently test students' ability to classify food items and identify healthy versus junk food.
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Energy-giving Foods
Foods like rice, wheat, potato, and sugar that give our body the 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
Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals that protect our body from diseases and keep us healthy.
Balanced Diet
A meal that contains all the essential nutrients in the right amounts for proper growth and health.
Good Eating Habits
Practices like washing hands before eating, chewing food properly, and avoiding junk food to stay fit.
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Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks in the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 4 EVS assessments. Common question types include matching food types to their examples, filling in the blanks about nutrients, and short answer questions explaining why we need protective foods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need different types of food?
Our body needs different foods because energy-giving foods provide energy, body-building foods help us grow, and protective foods keep us away from diseases.
What is the difference between healthy food and junk food?
Healthy food like fruits and vegetables gives our body proper nutrients, while junk food like chips and soda lacks nutrition and can make us sick if eaten too often.
How much water should we drink every day?
We should drink 6 to 8 glasses of clean water every day to help our body digest food and stay hydrated.
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