Our Food - Class 1 Notes & Olympiad Questions

Questions with Explanations for Class 1 on Food we Eat

1. Energy-giving foods are rich in carbohydrates. Which of the following food is a carbohydrate?

a) grapes-1-a
b) milk 1b
c) lettuce-1-c
d) potato-1-d

Answer: d) Potato is a carbohydrate.

2. Select the odd one out:

a) spinach-2-a
b) orange-2-b
c) beans-2-c
d) carrot-2-d

Answer: c) Beans are bodybuilding food whereas spinach, orange and carrot are protective foods.

3. Select the option that correctly matches the order: Protective food: Bodybuilding food: Energy-giving food.

a) carrot-fish-potato
b) eggs-beans-rice
c) potato-eggs-rice
d) fish-potato-carrot

Answer: a) Carrot is an example of protective food, fish is a bodybuilding food and potato is an energy-giving food.

4. Look at the pictures and select the correct category of food they belong to.

strawberry-and-broccoli

a) Bodybuilding food
b) Energy-giving food
c) Protein-containing food
d) Protective food

Answer: d) Strawberries and broccoli are protective foods.

5. Manny’s doctor told him that he has weak bones. Which of the following foods he should eat more of?

a) strawberry-and-bread
b) milk and eggs
c)carrot and spinach
d) beans and apple

Answer: b) Milk and eggs are rich in calcium and protein which makes our bones strong.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.Why do we eat food?

We eat foods since they provide us with the energy we need to get through running, playing, or learning things each day.

2. Why is it necessary to cook food?

Cooking a meal can make it edible and tasty. For example, bacteria in food are killed by the heat of cooking, and the food becomes soft so that one can consume it normally.

3. Why is protein is important for our body?

Our bodies need protein because it gives us the energy we need to play, create strong muscles and maintain good health.

4. Where do we get our food?

We get our food from different places. Some foods come from plants like fruits and vegetables, while others come from animals like chicken and Fish etc.

5. Is a potato a root or a stem vegetable?

A potato is a root vegetable. It grows underground from the roots of the potato plant.

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