NCERT Solutions for Class 3 EVS Chapter 6 Foods We Eat

How do you know that you are hungry?
We can feel the urge to eat something in our stomach when we are hungry. We get a feeling that the stomach is empty.

How do you feel when you are hungry?
When we are hungry, we feel very restless until we eat something. We get a strange feeling in stomach which gives the signal that we are hungry. When we are hungry we feel like eating something.

Why was Dadi not able to climb the stairs quickly?
Dadi had become too old to climb the stairs quickly.

How does Dadi like to have her dal?
My Dadi likes to have her dal with lot of spices in it with curd and pappad.

How many persons in the story can eat bhutta easily and why?
Vipul, his mother and mami could eat bhutta easily as they are young and have strong teeth.

Can all old people eat bhutta? Why?
No, not all the old people eat bhutta. In old age, the teeth and gums become weak and it becomes difficult to eat bhutta.

For four months Chhutki will have only her mother’s milk. That is her only food. Why?
As four months old children do not have teeth; they need to take only fluids. Mother’s milk is the best fluid for kids.

Write the names of three food items you like to eat and three that you dislike.
Like- pav-bhaji, rajmah-rice, ice cream
Dislike- bitter-gourd, pumpkin, samosa

Are your likes and dislikes similar to that of
•Your family members?
•Your friends?
My likes and dislikes are similar to my family members but they are different from my friends.

What are the reasons that decide what we eat? Put a tick on them. Add to the list.
What is easily available. What we can buy.
Customs and traditions. Whether we like it or not. The freshness and presentation of the food.

Write the names of some food items that you have never eaten before but feel like eating.
Sarson ka saag, Chapatti made by bajra flour, drumstick flowers, crabs.

Why do we need food?
We need food because it:
a) Gives us energy to do work.
b) Helps our body to grow.
c) Repairs the body parts which are hurt or weak.
d) Keeps us away from diseases.

What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains energy-giving, body-building and protective food in a right amount is called a balanced diet. A balanced diet contains all the necessary food items in the right amount for keeping our body healthy and fit.

Why is milk called a complete food?
Milk is an important part of our diet because it gives us energy to do work. It helps in body-building and is also protective food item. It is therefore called a complete food.

What would happen if we eat food that is exposed to dust and flies.
The uncovered food that is exposed to dust and flies will get infected by germs. If we consume such food, we may fall ill and suffer from food poisoning, diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, jaundice etc.

Why should not wash fruits and vegetables after cutting them?
If we wash fruits and vegetables after cutting them then, many useful nutrients may get washed away with water and get lost from our diet. So we should wash them before peeling only.

Give reason why: a) Fats and carbohydrates are essential nutrients. b) water and roughage form an essential part of our diet.
(a) Fats and carbohydrates provide us with energy to work, play, study, run, dance etc. Also, fats form a layer beneath our skin that helps to keep us warm during winter. Fats act as stored food and supply our body with energy even when we don’t eat anything for a long time.
(b) They form an essential part of our diet as nearly 70% of our body is made up of water. It forms a very important constituent of our body cells, blood, digestive juices etc. It also helps to remove our body waste in the form of sweat and urine. Roughage or fibre helps to clear our stomach regularly. It is found in the fruits and vegetables we eat.

Why should we drink plenty of water?
Water helps keep your temperature normal. Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones. It helps us to stay healthy and fit.

Enlist a few healthy eating habits
Few healthy eating habits are:
i. Always wash your hands before and after eating food
ii. Do not eat uncovered food that is exposed to dust and flies
iii. Drink at least 7-8 glasses of water
iv. Always eat fresh fruits and vegetables
v. Wash fruits and vegetables before peeling

Why should some food items be eaten raw only?
Some food items like fruits such as mango, apples, oranges and some vegetables like radish, carrot, cucumber, etc. are already soft, tasty and healthy and can be eaten raw. They contain large amount of vitamins and minerals that are destroyed by heat so they are not cooked.

Cucumbers are made up of around 96% water – that’s the highest water content of any food. They’re also low in calories, and a source of vitamins and fiber. Cucumbers have a mild, refreshing taste and a high water content. They can help relieve dehydration and are pleasant to eat in hot weather.

Why does our body need different kinds of food?
We eat different types of food such as wheat, rice, pulses, vegetables, fruits, spices and edible oils. The food contains some essential substances which are called nutrients. Different nutrients nourish the body in different ways. Some give energy, some build the muscles and some help us to fight with the diseases. It not only provides a range of different nutrients to the body, promotes good health and can help reduce the risk of disease but also keep our diet interesting with different flavours and variety.

Why is it important to eat the right kind of food?
Eating healthy is a key to health. As food we eat gives us energy, helps our body to grow and fight against diseases. It also repairs the wear and tear of the body parts which are hurt or injured. So it is important to eat the right kind of food to keep ourselves fit, fine and healthy.

Give reasons why: i. People all over India eat food made up of one type of cereal. ii. Protein is more essential for a growing child

(i) People all over India eat food made up of one type of cereal because cereals and its ingredients are accepted as functional food because they provide dietary fibre, proteins, energy, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants required for human health. Cereals are thus used world-wide as staple foods.

(ii) Proteins help repair and maintain vital tissues and, are crucial for the growth of all organs systems including bones and muscles. Therefore, proteins are vital for the growth and development of every child. Protein builds, maintains and repairs body tissue. It is especially important for growth. It is important, to encourage children to eat two to three servings of meat, fish, poultry or other protein-rich food each day.

What type of food should an old age person eat?

In the old age, people should eat the following food items:
• Whole grains and a variety of grains.
• Variety of fruits and vegetables.
• Low-fat and non-fat dairy foods.
• Less fried and oily food
• Less spicy and low on salt and sugar

Why can’t old people eat hard things?
Old people cannot eat hard things as due to old age their teeth become weak and thus they are unable to break or chew such things.

Name the food items we get from plants and the food items we get from animals.
Some food items we get from plants are:
• Vegetables like brinjal, turnip, ladyfinger
• Roots: Radish, turnip, carrot, beetroot are some of the roots that are eaten as vegetables.
• Stem: Potato and ginger are the stems that are eaten as vegetables.
• Leaves like spinach, lettuce
• Flowers like cauliflower
• Fruits like apple, pear, berries
• Cereals and pulses
• Tea, Coffee.

Some things which we get from animals are:
• Milk and milk products
• Meat
• Egg
• Fish
• Cheese