📘 Class 1 Science – Chapter 2: Food We Eat
Revision Notes (English)
1. Types of Food
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Cereals / Grains – Rice, Wheat, Corn, Roti
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Give energy to our body
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Fruits – Apple, Banana, Mango, Orange
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Give vitamins and minerals
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Vegetables – Carrot, Tomato, Spinach, Potato
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Keep us healthy and strong
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Milk and Milk Products – Milk, Curd, Cheese
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Give calcium for strong bones and teeth
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Meat and Eggs – Chicken, Fish, Eggs
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Give protein for growth
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Sugar and Fats – Butter, Oil, Sweets
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Give energy
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2. Balanced Diet
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A balanced diet has all types of food in the right amount
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Helps us grow, stay healthy, and fight diseases
3. Healthy Eating Habits
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Wash hands before eating
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Eat fresh and clean food
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Eat more fruits and vegetables
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Drink plenty of water
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Avoid junk food like chips, cold drinks, and candies
4. Food for Different Animals
| Animal | Food |
|---|---|
| Cow | Grass (Herbivore) |
| Lion | Meat (Carnivore) |
| Crow | Seeds, insects (Omnivore) |
| Rabbit | Carrots, leaves (Herbivore) |
5. Farming and Food
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Plants give us fruits, vegetables, cereals, and spices
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Farmers grow crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane
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Animals give us milk, eggs, and meat
6. Cooking Food
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Food can be raw or cooked
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Cooking makes food tasty and safe to eat
7. Fun Facts
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Carrots help us see in the dark
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Milk is good for strong bones
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Fruits and vegetables protect us from falling sick
MCQs for Practice (5 Questions)
1️⃣ Which food helps us grow strong bones?
(a) Milk
(b) Rice
(c) Sweets
(d) Chips
👉 Answer: (a) Milk
2️⃣ Which of these is a fruit?
(a) Carrot
(b) Mango
(c) Potato
(d) Spinach
👉 Answer: (b) Mango
3️⃣ Which food gives us energy?
(a) Rice
(b) Milk
(c) Eggs
(d) All of these
👉 Answer: (d) All of these
4️⃣ A lion eats —
(a) Grass
(b) Meat
(c) Fruits
(d) Milk
👉 Answer: (b) Meat
5️⃣ A balanced diet means —
(a) Eating only fruits
(b) Eating all types of food in the right amount
(c) Eating sweets only
(d) Eating junk food
👉 Answer: (b) Eating all types of food in the right amount
✅ Quick Tip for Revision:
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Learn types of food + example
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Remember healthy eating habits
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Know different animals’ food