Page 105 - Volt Elevate The World Around Us Book 4

Flex Your Brain

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which nutrient helps in growth and repair of the body?
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins

(c) Fats (d) Vitamins
2. Which of these is a modern method of food preservation?

(a) Sun-drying (b) Clay pot storage
(c) Refrigeration (d) Adding salt

3. Which organ absorbs nutrients from food?

(a) Stomach (b) Small intestine
(c) Large intestine (d) Food pipe

4. What is mindful eating?
(a) Eating in a hurry (b) Watching TV while eating

(c) Eating with full attention (d) Eating junk food

B. Write True or False. Also rectify the incorrect statements.

1. Junk food is always healthy and full of nutrients. ____________
2. Saliva starts the process of digestion in the mouth. ____________

3. Ancient people never preserved food. ____________
4. Mindful eating can reduce overeating. ____________

C. Match the following columns.

Column A Column B

1. Carbohydrates (a) Growth and repair
2. Proteins (b) Energy-giving food

3. Small intestine (c) Ancient food storage
4. Clay pots (d) Modern food storage

5. Refrigerator (e) Absorbs nutrients

D. Answer the following questions.

1. What is a balanced diet?
2. Write two disadvantages of eating junk food.
3. Why are teeth important in digestion?

4. What do you understand by mindful eating?
5. Mention one ancient and one modern method of food preservation.

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