Importance of Food for Growth and Health

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What is the main purpose of food according to the text?

To provide energy for our daily activities (correct)

To enjoy different tastes

To have fun while eating

To only eat when hungry

What is essential for our growth, development, and good health?

Food (correct)

Drinking plenty of water

Playing outside

Eating food only when hungry

What is mentioned in the second line of Kavi Sarvajna's Tripadi?

To eat at home only

Not to eat stall food mixed with fresh food (correct)

To eat with friends

To eat fresh food

What is the main idea of the unit?

Food is essential for our lives Signup and view all the answers

What do we need to do with food materials?

Match them with nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is the list of nutrients in the text?

Carbon dioxide, lipid, protein, vitamin, minerals, water Signup and view all the answers

Which plant source category does 'Foxtail Millets' belong to?

Cereals Signup and view all the answers

What category does 'Spinach' belong to?

Vegetables Signup and view all the answers

To which category does 'Grams' belong?

Pulses Signup and view all the answers

Beetroot is part of which plant source category?

Vegetables Signup and view all the answers

Which plant source category includes 'Beans'?

Pulses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as a fruit from plant sources?

Mango Signup and view all the answers

Which item is categorized under pulses from plant source?

Black gram Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an oil seed from plant sources?

Groundnut Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a cereal from plant sources?

Little millet Signup and view all the answers

Which vegetable is listed under food materials obtained from plant sources?

Beetroot Signup and view all the answers

Which food material is classified as from a plant source?

Cauliflower Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an important millet in the text?

Wheat Signup and view all the answers

Which listed food material comes from an animal source?

Buttermilk Signup and view all the answers

How many different types of millets are mentioned in the 'Important millets' section?

Nine Signup and view all the answers

Which millet is missing from the 'Activity' list but is present in the 'Important millets' section?

Pearl millet Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason given for why we cannot maintain our health if we eat food containing the same nutrients every day?

It lacks varied nutrients. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following millets is known for requiring less water to grow?

Millets Signup and view all the answers

Which food material is not mentioned as a source in the plant source column?

Cabbage Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these millets is listed both in 'Important millets' and 'Millets shown in the picture'?

Jowar Signup and view all the answers

Which pulses are listed in the food materials table?

Redgram Signup and view all the answers

Why are millets recommended by doctors nowadays?

They contain a lot of nutrients. Signup and view all the answers

Why can all types of crops not be grown in all places in the state?

Different fertility of agricultural land and climatic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which crops are mentioned as not being able to grow everywhere?

Jowar, ragi, paddy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for the decrease in food availability?

Increasing population and decreasing agricultural land. Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT mentioned as being taken by the government to ensure food availability?

Providing free seeds to farmers. Signup and view all the answers

Which products can be grown without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides?

Organic crops Signup and view all the answers

How are these crops referred to in the text?

Friends of famine Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is highlighted about these cereals?

They have a lot of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What do doctors nowadays advise patients to consume?

Millets Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences the fertility of agricultural land?

Climatic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is one method mentioned for supporting students in school?

Giving milk and mid-day meals Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to supply food materials at nominal rates?

Fair price shops Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken to prevent unnecessary hoarding of food materials by merchants?

Steps to prevent hoarding Signup and view all the answers

What are the food materials grown by farmers stored in before distribution?

Proper godowns Signup and view all the answers

Which step is involved in the distribution process of food materials?

Distributing stored food materials Signup and view all the answers

Which type of foods are commonly eaten during summer in Karnataka?

Water-rich foods, green vegetables, fruits Signup and view all the answers

Chicken sambar is listed under which meal in a typical Karnataka household?

Lunch or Dinner Signup and view all the answers

What kind of food is typically prepared in homes in North Karnataka?

Chapati, Poori, Chitrane, Sondalu Signup and view all the answers

Which foods are typically consumed during the rainy season in Karnataka?

Seasonal crops and fruits Signup and view all the answers

What type of foods does a typical meal in South Karnataka include?

Dosa, Pallav, Polugara, Bisibelebath Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient-rich foods are commonly eaten during winter in Karnataka?

Oil-rich foods, groundnut, sesame seeds Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food - Essence of Life

Food provides energy for our daily activities and is necessary for growth, development, and good health.
The Tripadi of Kavi Sarvajna advises against eating stale food mixed with fresh food, highlighting the importance of fresh food for our well-being.

Nutrients in Food

Food contains various nutrients, including:
- Carbon dioxide
- Lipid
- Protein
- Vitamin
- Minerals
- Water
Food materials rich in these nutrients are:
- Fenugreek (menthya) - rich in minerals
- Carrot - rich in vitamin
- Green and yellow vegetables - rich in vitamin
- Ragi - rich in protein
- Jowar - rich in protein
- Little millets - rich in protein
- Bread - rich in carbohydrates
- Honey - rich in carbohydrates
- Groundnut - rich in lipid
- Fish - rich in protein
- Dry coconut - rich in lipid
- Seeds - rich in protein

Types of Millets

Jowar
Pearl millet
Browntop millet
Little millet
Ragi
Kodo millet
Proso millet
Foxtail millet
Barnyard millet

Characteristics of Millets

Can be grown using less water in a short period of time
Can grow easily in different environments and climatic conditions
Can be grown without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides
Rich in nutrients

Importance of Millets

Called the "friends of famine" due to their ability to grow in different environments
Advised by doctors to consume millets due to their high nutritional value

Availability of Food

Increasing population and decreasing agricultural land can lead to decreased food availability
Government has taken steps to ensure food availability, such as:
- Giving milk and milk products to students at school
- Supplying food grains at price shops
- Making water available at affordable prices
- Purchasing food grains from farmers at a good price

Food and its Relation with Various Parts of Karnataka

Different regions have different food preferences
Seasons affect food choices, such as:
- Summer: Water-rich food, green vegetables, fruits, etc.
- Rainy: Seasonal crops and fruits
- Winter: Oil-rich food, groundnut, sesame seeds

Regional Food Variations

North Karnataka: Has its own unique food preferences
South Karnataka: Has its own unique food preferences
Neighbouring houses: Can have different food preferences

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This quiz assesses knowledge about the significance of food in our daily lives, its impact on growth, development, and overall health. It explores the importance of choosing the right food for a healthy lifestyle.