Food We Eat
Learning Objectives
- I can name different types of food we eat.
- I can tell the difference between healthy food and junk food.
- I can name foods we eat at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- I can understand why eating healthy food is important.
Let Us Begin!
We eat food every day. Food gives us energy to play, study, and grow.
There are many types of food. Some food is very good for our body. Some food is not so good if we eat too much of it.
Let us learn about the food we eat!
Types of Food
| Type | Examples | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Mango, banana, apple, orange, guava | Give us vitamins. Keep us healthy. |
| Vegetables | Spinach, carrot, potato, tomato, peas | Give us vitamins and minerals. Make us strong. |
| Grains | Rice, wheat (roti), dal, bread | Give us energy to work and play. |
| Dairy | Milk, curd, butter, paneer, ghee | Make our bones and teeth strong. |
| Pulses | Dal, rajma, chana, moong | Help our body grow and repair. |
Healthy Food and Junk Food
Healthy food is good for our body. It helps us grow, stay strong, and feel well.
Examples of healthy food: fruits, vegetables, dal, milk, roti, rice, eggs.
Junk food has too much oil, sugar, or salt. It is tasty but not good if we eat it every day.
Examples of junk food: chips, cold drinks, chocolates, fried snacks, biscuits.
Where Does Our Food Come From?
| Source | Foods We Get |
|---|---|
| Plants | Fruits (mango, banana, apple), Vegetables (potato, tomato, spinach), Grains (rice, wheat), Pulses (dal, rajma) |
| Animals | Milk (from cow/buffalo), Eggs (from hen), Honey (from bees) |
Healthy Eating Habits
- Eat breakfast every day — it gives energy for school.
- Eat fruits and vegetables — they give vitamins and keep us healthy.
- Drink 6–8 glasses of water — water keeps our body working well.
- Avoid too much junk food — chips, cold drinks, and chocolates are okay sometimes but not every day.
- Eat at regular times — breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same time each day.
- Wash hands before eating — removes germs and keeps us safe from illness.
Our Meal Times
Breakfast (morning): Idli, poha, paratha, bread, milk, banana.
Lunch (afternoon): Rice, dal, sabzi, roti, curd, salad.
Dinner (evening/night): Roti, dal, sabzi, khichdi.
We should also drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Healthy food | Food that is good for our body and helps us grow |
| Junk food | Food with too much oil, sugar, or salt — not good in large amounts |
| Dairy | Food made from milk — like curd, butter, and paneer |
| Grains | Seeds we eat like rice, wheat, and dal |
| Vitamins | Things in food that keep us healthy and strong |
- We eat food to get energy and to grow.
- Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and pulses are healthy foods.
- Junk food like chips and cold drinks should not be eaten every day.
- We eat three meals a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Drinking plenty of water every day is very important.
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