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What is the main purpose of food according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main idea of the unit?
What do we need to do with food materials?
What do we need to do with food materials?
What is the list of nutrients in the text?
What is the list of nutrients in the text?
Which plant source category does 'Foxtail Millets' belong to?
Which plant source category does 'Foxtail Millets' belong to?
What category does 'Spinach' belong to?
What category does 'Spinach' belong to?
To which category does 'Grams' belong?
To which category does 'Grams' belong?
Beetroot is part of which plant source category?
Beetroot is part of which plant source category?
Which plant source category includes 'Beans'?
Which plant source category includes 'Beans'?
Which of the following is classified as a fruit from plant sources?
Which of the following is classified as a fruit from plant sources?
Which item is categorized under pulses from plant source?
Which item is categorized under pulses from plant source?
What is an example of an oil seed from plant sources?
What is an example of an oil seed from plant sources?
Which of the following is considered a cereal from plant sources?
Which of the following is considered a cereal from plant sources?
Which vegetable is listed under food materials obtained from plant sources?
Which vegetable is listed under food materials obtained from plant sources?
Which food material is classified as from a plant source?
Which food material is classified as from a plant source?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an important millet in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an important millet in the text?
Which listed food material comes from an animal source?
Which listed food material comes from an animal source?
How many different types of millets are mentioned in the 'Important millets' section?
How many different types of millets are mentioned in the 'Important millets' section?
Which millet is missing from the 'Activity' list but is present in the 'Important millets' section?
Which millet is missing from the 'Activity' list but is present in the 'Important millets' section?
What is the reason given for why we cannot maintain our health if we eat food containing the same nutrients every day?
What is the reason given for why we cannot maintain our health if we eat food containing the same nutrients every day?
Which of the following millets is known for requiring less water to grow?
Which of the following millets is known for requiring less water to grow?
Which food material is not mentioned as a source in the plant source column?
Which food material is not mentioned as a source in the plant source column?
Which one of these millets is listed both in 'Important millets' and 'Millets shown in the picture'?
Which one of these millets is listed both in 'Important millets' and 'Millets shown in the picture'?
Which pulses are listed in the food materials table?
Which pulses are listed in the food materials table?
Why are millets recommended by doctors nowadays?
Why are millets recommended by doctors nowadays?
Why can all types of crops not be grown in all places in the state?
Why can all types of crops not be grown in all places in the state?
Which crops are mentioned as not being able to grow everywhere?
Which crops are mentioned as not being able to grow everywhere?
What is one of the reasons for the decrease in food availability?
What is one of the reasons for the decrease in food availability?
Which step is NOT mentioned as being taken by the government to ensure food availability?
Which step is NOT mentioned as being taken by the government to ensure food availability?
Which products can be grown without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides?
Which products can be grown without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides?
How are these crops referred to in the text?
How are these crops referred to in the text?
What characteristic is highlighted about these cereals?
What characteristic is highlighted about these cereals?
What do doctors nowadays advise patients to consume?
What do doctors nowadays advise patients to consume?
What factor influences the fertility of agricultural land?
What factor influences the fertility of agricultural land?
What is one method mentioned for supporting students in school?
What is one method mentioned for supporting students in school?
Which method is used to supply food materials at nominal rates?
Which method is used to supply food materials at nominal rates?
What action is taken to prevent unnecessary hoarding of food materials by merchants?
What action is taken to prevent unnecessary hoarding of food materials by merchants?
What are the food materials grown by farmers stored in before distribution?
What are the food materials grown by farmers stored in before distribution?
Which step is involved in the distribution process of food materials?
Which step is involved in the distribution process of food materials?
Which type of foods are commonly eaten during summer in Karnataka?
Which type of foods are commonly eaten during summer in Karnataka?
Chicken sambar is listed under which meal in a typical Karnataka household?
Chicken sambar is listed under which meal in a typical Karnataka household?
What kind of food is typically prepared in homes in North Karnataka?
What kind of food is typically prepared in homes in North Karnataka?
Which foods are typically consumed during the rainy season in Karnataka?
Which foods are typically consumed during the rainy season in Karnataka?
What type of foods does a typical meal in South Karnataka include?
What type of foods does a typical meal in South Karnataka include?
Which nutrient-rich foods are commonly eaten during winter in Karnataka?
Which nutrient-rich foods are commonly eaten during winter in Karnataka?
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.
