This is specially designed for the students and grade Five. I am sure it will help you understand the topic. Some exercises are also given out here for better understanding. It surely will help 5th graders as it is in simple English.
2. S cientists define health as
state of com plete physical
&m ental well-
being.correct posture,
exercise, proper food,
hygiene & rest are
essential rem aining
healthy. W obtain our
e
3. Food Groups
We eat a verity of food.the food we eat
contain 5 main components. Our body
needs all these components to remain
healthy.
4. CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates provide
energy to the
body.B read,rice,wheat
are som exam
e ples of
carbohydrates.Candies
and soft drinks are
also carbohydrates but
they spoil are teeth.So
it is much better to eat
natural sources of
carbohydrate such as
fruits and whole
5. FATS
Like carbohydrate fats too
provide energy to the
body.excess carbohydrate
is converted into
fats.Cheese,butter,milk
are the examples of
fats.Fats are essential but
to much of fats can cause
a condition called
obesity.It can also cause
heart diseases like
diabetes.
6. PROTEINS
Proteins are essential for
growth.Our body needs
proteins for muscle
building and for
repairing worn-out
tissues.
Chicken,fish,eggs,milk,
cheese,pulses & Soya
bean are some foods
that are rich in
proteins.
7. VITAMINS
Vitam are needed
ins
in sm am
all ounts for
the norm al
functioning of the
body .
There are 13 vitam ins
needed byour
body .Fruits,green
leafyvegetables &
eggs are som e
8. MINERALS
Minerals help in
strengthening the
bones and
maintaining proper
heat
beat.Calcium,iron,i
odine,and
phosphorus are
some important
minerals.
9. A diet that contains
adequate amount of
components are called
balanced diet.
10.
11. QUESTION TIME
1. What is a balanced diet?
2. Why do we need proper food?
3. Is carbohydrates essential for us?Give a
reason to support your answer.
4. How do scientists define health?
5. What is the use of vitamins?
6. Name any 5 sources of fats.
12. Cheese is rich minerals
There are 4 main components
Mineral is a source of fats
