Question 11 of 19beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Why do we need different kinds of food?

Correct Answer

We need different kinds of food because each type of food provides different nutrients that our body needs.

Vegetables and fruits give us vitamins and minerals.

Grains like rice, wheat, ragi, jowar, bajra give us energy.

Pulses (dal) and nuts provide proteins.

Milk and milk products give us calcium.

Eating a variety of foods ensures a balanced diet for a strong and healthy body.

Exercise: Let us reflect - A. Discuss | Q: 1 | (Page Page 9)
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Explanation

The chapter (Pages 3-4) explains through Shirin's story that eating only rice and potatoes is not enough. The champion advised eating different kinds of vegetables, fruits, grains, pulses, and nuts. A balanced diet with variety of foods provides all nutrients needed for growth, energy, and health. The chapter mentions that food can be sweet, sour, spicy, or bitter, showing the variety in tastes too.

Solution Steps

  1. Different foods provide different nutrients the body needs

  2. Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals

  3. Grains (rice, wheat, ragi, jowar, bajra) provide energy

  4. Pulses (dal) and nuts provide proteins

  5. Milk and milk products provide calcium

  6. Variety of foods ensures a balanced diet for health

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