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    Ryan International Group of Institutions

    Grade – IV
    Subject: Science

    Chapter -1
    Human Body: Food we at
    Method- Presentation

    Answer the following questions in brief: -

    Q a. Name the different food groups.


    Ans. The main food groups are: -
    i. Carbohydrates
    ii. Fats
    iii. Proteins
    iv. Vitamins
    v. Minerals
    Apart from this, food also contains water and roughage.

    Q b. Why is it necessary to include fats in our diet?


    Ans. Fats provide us with the maximum energy and they keep our body
    warm hence it is necessary to include fats in our diet.

    Q c. What are nutrients?


    Ans. Food contains substances that are necessary for survival, good
    health and growth of the body. These substances are called nutrients.

    Q d. What is a balanced diet?


    Ans. A diet that contains all the required nutrients, roughage and water
    in the correct amount is called a balanced diet.
    Ryan International Group of Institutions
    Grade – IV
    Subject: Science

    Q e. What is the role of roughage in the diet?


    Ans. Roughage helps us to get rid of the undigested food.

    Q f. Why is it important to take water in adequate amount?


    Ans. Water helps to digest food and flush out wastes from the body. It
    also helps the body to absorb nutrients properly.

    Answer the following questions in details: -

    Q a. Explain the role of carbohydrates and proteins in our diet with examples.
    Ans. Carbohydrates-
    Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. People use
    energy to do their daily work. People like sportsmen, laborers’ and even
    children, who do a lot of physical work, need to have a good supply of
    carbohydrates.
    For example- bread, rice, wheat, potato, banana etc.
    Protein-
    Proteins are required for the growth of the body and the repair of worn-
    out cells. It is important for children to have protein-rich food because it helps
    them to grow. When we are hurt and our body gets injured, proteins help
    repair our body by making new cells.
    For example-milk, pulses, eggs, cheese, meat etc.

    Q2. Why is exercise important for us? Name some forms of exercises.
    Ans. Regular exercise is important to keep the body healthy and fit.
    Exercise makes our muscles and heart strong.
    Running, cycling and playing outdoor games are different forms of exercises.
    Practicing yoga is also good as it relaxes the mind and body.
    Ryan International Group of Institutions
    Grade – IV
    Subject: Science

    Q3. How can we prevent wastage of food? What are the different methods of
    food preservation?
    Ans. Food is essential for us, so we should take the following steps to
    avoid its wastage.
    a) Start with a small serving of food and take more if you need them.
    b) Recycle leftover food into another dish for the next meal.
    c) Buy just what you need. This helps reduce wastage and saves time
    and money.
    d) Store cooked food, fruits and raw vegetables in the refrigerator to
    avoid spoilage.
    e) Storage of food grains should be properly done in godowns to keep
    them safe from rain, water seepage and rodents.
    f) Seasonal vegetables and fruits should be stored in proper cold
    storages.

    Different methods of food preservation are : -


    i. Cooking- Some food items are eaten raw but most have to be
    cooked.
    ii. Freezing- The low temperature inside a refrigerator helps to keep
    germs away.
    iii. Canning- Canning is a method in which food items like jam and juice
    are heated to a high temperature, then cooled and stored in airtight
    containers.
    iv. Drying- Some food items like mint, red chilies and raisins are dried,
    that is, water is removed from them.
    v. Adding preservatives- Preservatives are certain chemicals added to
    food to prevent it from getting spoilt.
    a. Pickling- Salt and oil are added to food items to preserve them.
    b. Jellying- Fruits & vegetables are kept in sugar syrup for making
    jam and jelly.

    Q4. Name any two minerals that our body needs. How do they help us?
    Ans. Calcium & Iron.
    Calcium makes our bones and teeth strong and is found in milk
    Ryan International Group of Institutions
    Grade – IV
    Subject: Science

    and milk products.


    Iron is needed for making blood in our body and is found in leafy
    vegetables like spinach and fruits like bananas.

    Think and answer: - (HOTS)

    Q1. Why is it important for us to have all kinds of food?


    Ans. To keep our body healthy we need a balanced diet which provides
    us with all kinds of nutrients. So, it’s important for us to have all kinds of food.

    Q2. Why do we drink more water in summer than in winter?


    Ans. During summer season our body loses too much water in the
    form of sweat unlike the winter season. Hence , to avoid dehydration we must
    drink more water in the summer season.

    III. Stick or draw pictures of food providing different nutrients

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