Staple food grains
What is the staple food grain in most coastal areas of India?
Rice
Name one fruit we eat in summer
Mango and watermelon
Name one food item we eat everyday with bhakri or roti?
Dal curry vegetable curry
Which nutrient makes our bones strong?
Calcium
True or false
Cooking food can sometimes reduce nutrients.
True
Which food grain is used to make bhakri in Maharashtra?
Bajara and Jowar.
Name one vegetable we usually get in winter.
Cauliflower peas carrot spinach fenugreek
What do we usually eat in small quantity with food?
Pickle
Which nutrient gives us energy to play and work?
Carbohydrates and fats.
Name one way to save nutrients while cooking.
Do not over cook vegetables .
Cover while cooking.
Use less water.
Name one state where wheat is the staple food.
Punjab, Haryana Uttar, Pradesh
Why do we not get all fruits and vegetable in all seasons?
Because summer seasonal and grow only in certain weather.
Name three common food items in Maharashtrian meal.
Bhakri Dal bhaji jhunka bhakar puran poli
Which nutrient help us fight diseases?
Vitamins
Suggest one way you can avoid wasting food at home.
Take only as much food as needed.
Store leftovers properly.
Share extra food.
Why is rice mostly grown in areas with heavy rainfall?
Because rice needs a lot of water to grow.
Classify -mango Orange grapes which season are they usually eaten in.
Mango is eaten in summer
Orange is eaten in winter
Grapes -summer or winter
Why do we call serials like rice and wheat the main part of meals?
Because they are eaten in larger quantity and give energy.
Why do we need fibre in food?
It helps in digestion and tips our stomach clean.
Why should we not waste food?
Because it takes time, efforts and money to produce.
Classify pulao bhakri roti Bhat which staple grains are these made from.
Pulao , bhaat -rice
Bhakri -jawar or Bajra
Roti -wheat
Why should we eat seasonal fruits and vegetables?
They are fresh healthy ,cheaper and good for our body.
Trace the food chain
Farrm- Bajra grain- bhakri-___________
To the plate
People
Match the nutrients with its source.
Carbohydrates. Eggs
Protein. Rice
Fat. Butter
Carbohydrates rice
Protein eggs
Fat butter
Explain- Every meal requires time , efforts ,and money.
Farmers grow crops-transported-cooked-served-so we should not wast it.