Class 4 Evs - TELANGANA
Food for Health
The chapter 'Food for Health' from the Class 4 EVS textbook 'Our Wondrous World' introduces Telangana students to the importance of food in our daily lives. It covers why we need food, different food groups such as energy-giving, body-building, and protective foods, and the concept of a balanced diet. Students will learn about the sources of food from plants and animals, good eating habits, and the significance of drinking enough water. This chapter is vital for TSBSE board exams as it builds foundational health awareness, promotes good hygiene, and frequently appears in tests through direct questions, matching exercises, and picture-based identifications.
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Energy-Giving Foods
Foods rich in carbohydrates and fats that give our body energy to work, play, and run around. Examples include rice, wheat, potato, and sugar.
Body-Building Foods
Foods rich in proteins that help our bones and muscles grow strong and repair our body. Examples include milk, eggs, pulses, and fish.
Protective Foods
Foods rich in vitamins and minerals that protect us from falling sick and keep our immune system strong. Examples include fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Balanced Diet
A meal that contains the right amounts of energy-giving, body-building, and protective foods along with water to keep us healthy.
Sources of Food
The origins of our food, which mainly come from two sources: plants (fruits, vegetables, grains) and animals (milk, eggs, meat).
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Board Exam Info
In Telangana (TSBSE) Class 4 EVS exams, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include fill-in-the-blanks, matching food items to their correct groups (e.g., matching milk to body-building), short answer questions on why we need food, and identifying plant versus animal food sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need food?
We need food to get energy to work and play, to grow strong, and to protect our body from diseases.
What is the difference between plant foods and animal foods?
Plant foods are items we get from plants like fruits, vegetables, and grains. Animal foods are items we get from animals like milk, eggs, and meat.
What are good eating habits we should follow?
We should wash our hands before and after eating, chew our food well, eat fresh and covered food, and drink plenty of clean water.
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