Food and Water
Food and Water ๐๐ง
Section titled โFood and Water ๐๐งโWe need food and water to stay alive, grow, and be healthy. Letโs learn about what we eat and drink!
๐ฝ๏ธ Why Do We Need Food?
Section titled โ๐ฝ๏ธ Why Do We Need Food?โFood gives us:
- ๐ช Energy โ to run, play, and work
- ๐ฑ Growth โ to grow taller and stronger
- ๐ก๏ธ Protection โ to fight sickness and stay healthy
๐ฅ Food Groups
Section titled โ๐ฅ Food GroupsโOur food is divided into groups. We need a little from each group every day!
Give energy
Rice, Wheat, Roti, Bread, Oats
Give vitamins
Spinach, Carrot, Tomato, Peas
Give vitamins & energy
Mango, Apple, Banana, Orange
Give calcium for strong bones
Milk, Curd, Cheese, Paneer
Build muscles
Dal, Eggs, Nuts, Pulses
Give energy (eat less)
Ghee, Oil, Butter, Nuts
๐ฅ Healthy vs Unhealthy Food
Section titled โ๐ฅ Healthy vs Unhealthy Foodโ| Healthy Food ๐ | Unhealthy Food ๐ |
|---|---|
| ๐ Fruits | ๐ Chips and Fries |
| ๐ฅฆ Vegetables | ๐ญ Too much candy |
| ๐ฅ Milk | ๐ฅค Sugary drinks |
| ๐พ Roti / Rice | ๐ Too much junk food |
| ๐ซ Dal / Pulses | ๐ซ Too much chocolate |
๐ก Tip: Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less junk food!
๐ง Why Do We Need Water?
Section titled โ๐ง Why Do We Need Water?โWater is very important for our body!
- ๐ง Our brain is 75% water
- ๐ฉธ Water helps blood flow in our body
- ๐ก๏ธ Water keeps our body cool
- ๐ฝ Water helps remove waste from our body
- ๐ช Water keeps our muscles working
How Much Water Should We Drink?
Section titled โHow Much Water Should We Drink?โChildren should drink 6โ8 glasses of water every day! ๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง
๐ Sources of Water
Section titled โ๐ Sources of WaterโWhere does our water come from?
| Source | Hindi | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ง๏ธ Rain | เคฌเคพเคฐเคฟเคถ (Baarish) | Rainwater |
| ๐๏ธ River | เคจเคฆเฅ (Nadi) | Ganga, Yamuna |
| ๐๏ธ Lake | เคเฅเคฒ (Jheel) | Dal Lake |
| ๐ Sea / Ocean | เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐ (Samudra) | Indian Ocean |
| ๐ชฃ Well | เคเฅเคเค (Kuaan) | Village wells |
| ๐ฐ Tap | เคจเคฒ (Nal) | Water from pipes |
๐ณ How Is Food Cooked?
Section titled โ๐ณ How Is Food Cooked?โ| Method | Examples |
|---|---|
| ๐ฅ Boiling | Rice, Dal, Eggs |
| ๐ณ Frying | Pakoda, Puri |
| ๐ซ Steaming | Idli, Dhokla |
| ๐ฅ Roasting | Roti, Corn |
| ๐ฅ Raw (no cooking) | Salad, Fruits |
๐ฑ Where Does Our Food Come From?
Section titled โ๐ฑ Where Does Our Food Come From?โ| Food | Comes From |
|---|---|
| ๐ Rice | Plant (paddy fields) |
| ๐ฅ Milk | Cow / Buffalo |
| ๐ฅ Egg | Hen |
| ๐ฏ Honey | Bee |
| ๐ Apple | Tree |
| ๐ฅ Carrot | Plant (root) |
โ Quick Practice
Section titled โโ Quick PracticeโFill in the blanks:
- We need food for ___, growth, and protection. (Energy)
- Milk gives us ___ for strong bones. (Calcium)
- We should drink ___ glasses of water every day. (6โ8)
- Dal and eggs give us ___. (Protein)
- ___ is the most important drink for our body. (Water)
Eat healthy, drink water, and stay strong! ๐ช๐ฅ๐ง