Class 4 (CBSE) • Environmental StudiesChapter 5: Food for Health⭐ Topic 1
Nutrients in Food
Food contains different nutrients - like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals - that our body needs to function well.
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Carbohydrates, found in rice and bread, give us energy. Proteins, found in dal, eggs, and meat, help build and repair our body.
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- Carbohydrates give us energy, found in rice and bread.
- Proteins help build and repair the body, found in dal and eggs.
- Fats provide energy, found in oil and nuts.
- Fats should be eaten in moderation.
- Vitamins and minerals keep body systems working properly.
- Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.
- A variety of foods ensures we get all nutrients.
- A balanced diet includes different food groups.