2nd Class EVS Food For Us Food

                                                                       Food

All living beings need food. Food gives energy to do various works. We take different food items in our meal. For example, vegetables, fruits, meat, pulses, egg, milk, cereals etc.

Sources of Food

Some animals are useful to us as they provide many of our food items. A table given below shows some food items and their source.

(i) Plants

(ii) Animals

Importance of Food

Food is needed by all living organisms for four main purposes:

(i) It helps human beings, animals as well as plants to grow.

(ii) It provides energy. We need energy for our all body movements such as running, walking and speaking, etc.

(iii) It is required by living organisms for replacement and repair of damaged parts.

(iv) It protects us from diseases and infections.

Classification of Food Items According to Their Use

• Food items which provide energy - sugar, glucose, sweets, rice, wheat, potatoes,
• Food items that store energy in our body- oils, eggs, meat, milk, ghee, etc.
• Food items that help us to grow- pulses like, grams and peas, meat, etc.
• Food items that help us to remain healthy- green leafy vegetables like spinach cabbage, etc.