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Do and Learn

Analyse What You Eat

Look at the food items given in the table below. Find out and tick () on the nutrients they
contain. Then discuss which of these is comparatively healthy to eat.

Food items Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Roughage

1. Potato burger

2. Rice kheer

3. Vegetable sandwich

4. Cheese omelette

5. Sprout salad

6. Fruit juice

Project Time

1. Prepare a chart on 'Components
of Food'. Also, draw pictures or
Outdoor Activity correct category.
collect and paste pictures of
diff erent food items under the

Grow Leafy Greens 2. By taking help from an elder
Form groups and go to your school garden. and keeping the importance of
Choose a spot in the garden to sow seeds of any balanced diet in mind, prepare

leafy vegetable of your choice. Look after the a healthy diet plan of one week
sown seeds by watering them daily. Eat them for yourself in your scrapbook.
when they are fully grown and talk about their
nutrients and health benefi ts in class.

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