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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The components that make food healthy and help us to grow and protect us from falling ill are known as __________.
   2. __________ are the storage form of energy.
   3. __________ helps in removing waste material from our body in the form of stool.
   4. Pulses, fish, eggs, cheese and beans are rich in __________.
   5. __________ helps in the formation of blood.
2. 2.

   Imagine that you are a physical education teacher. Draw one right and one wrong posture while walking.

3. 3.

   State true or false.

   1. If we maintain an incorrect posture for a long period of time, it can lead to pain in muscles and joints.
   2. Drying increases the water content of foods and helps them remain edible for longer.
   3. Oils and spices are used to preserve food by the method of pickling.
   4. We should not exercise on a daily basis; it can make us fall ill.
   5. Foods such as banana, fish and prawns can be preserves using canning and bottling method.
4. 4.

   Tick (√) the correct answer.

   1. Energy is stored in our body in the form of 
      1. protein
      2. fat
      3. carbohydrate
      4. mineral
   2. __________ is rich in calcium.
      1. Milk
      2. Butter
      3. Oil
      4. Fish
   3. The following food is rich in proteins.
      1. Fish
      2. Meat
      3. Cheese
      4. All of these
   4. Plant parts that help you to get rid of waste from the body is
      1. fat
      2. roughage
      3. protein
      4. carbohydrate
   5. __________ is a method of food preservation.
      1. Pickling
      2. Deep frying
      3. Boiling
      4. None of these
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. During the process of __________, essential nutrients and water are absorbed by our body parts.
   2. A diet that contains all the nutrients in the right amounts for the proper functioning of our body, is known as __________.
   3. __________ is the position in which we keep our body straight while standing, sitting or laying down.
   4. __________ is the oldest method of food preservation.
6. 6.

   State true or false.

   1. We must sleep for 12 hours a day.
   2. All food items have same nutrients.
   3. Milk is rich in vitamins and minerals.
   4. Eating too much or too little of any nutrients can cause diseases.
   5. Proteins are energy-giving nutrients.