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Human Body- Food we Eat — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 4 · Science

4 concept maps of Human Body- Food we Eat for ICSE Class 4 Science, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 4 Science syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Food We Eat – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Food We Eat – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Food We Eat
    • Nutrients
      • Carbohydrates
        • Starch
        • Sugar
        • Energy Giving
      • Proteins
        • Body Building
        • Meat Fish Eggs
        • Pulses Nuts
      • Fats
        • Energy Reserve
        • Warmth and Cushioning
        • Butter Ghee Oil
      • Vitamins
        • Protective Food
        • Vitamin A Eyes
        • Vitamin C Skin Teeth
        • Vitamin D Bones
        • Vitamin K Blood
        • Vitamin E Cells
      • Minerals
        • Protective Food
        • Calcium Bones
        • Iron Oxygen
        • Potassium Muscles
    • Water and Roughage
      • Water
        • Half Body Weight
        • 6 to 8 Glasses Daily
      • Roughage
        • Aids Digestion
        • Prevents Constipation
    • Balanced Diet
      • All Nutrients
      • Correct Amounts
      • Water and Fibre
    • Reduce Food Waste
      • Buy Less
      • Store in Fridge
      • Small Portions

Nutrients in Our Food – Complete Overview

Nutrients in Our Food – Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Nutrients in Food
    • Carbohydrates
      • Energy-giving food
      • Starch
        • Rice
        • Wheat
        • Potato
      • Sugar
        • Banana
        • Mango
        • Orange
    • Proteins
      • Body-building food
      • Animal Sources
        • Eggs
        • Milk
        • Fish
      • Plant Sources
        • Dal
        • Nuts
    • Fats
      • Energy-giving food
      • Reserve energy
      • Butter and Ghee
      • Oil and Nuts
    • Vitamins
      • Protective food
      • Vitamin A
      • Vitamin B
      • Vitamin C
      • Vitamin D
      • Vitamin E
      • Vitamin K
    • Minerals
      • Protective food
      • Calcium
      • Iron
      • Potassium
    • Water
      • More than half body weight
      • 6 to 8 glasses daily
    • Roughage
      • Fibre from plants
      • Aids digestion
      • Prevents constipation

Mind map showing the five main nutrients and their basic functions and food sources

Mind map showing the five main nutrients and their basic functions and food sources

The map in words

  • Five Main Nutrients
    • Carbohydrates
      • Energy-giving
      • Starch and sugar
      • Rice, wheat, fruits
    • Proteins
      • Body-building
      • Strong muscles
      • Eggs, milk, pulses
    • Fats
      • Energy storage
      • Keep body warm
      • Oil, butter, nuts
    • Vitamins
      • Fight diseases
      • Healthy skin
      • Fruits, vegetables
    • Minerals
      • Strong bones
      • Healthy teeth
      • Milk, green vegetables

Nutrition and Balanced Diet

Nutrition and Balanced Diet

The map in words

  • Nutrition and Balanced Diet
    • Nutrients
    • Carbohydrates
    • Proteins
    • Fats
    • Vitamins
    • Minerals
    • Water
    • Roughage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Human Body- Food we Eat for ICSE Class 4 Science?
Key topics in Human Body- Food we Eat include Nutrients in Food, Vitamins and Minerals, Water and Roughage, Balanced Diet and Food Wastage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
What do the concept maps for Human Body- Food we Eat show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Human Body- Food we Eat connect: Food We Eat – Chapter Overview Mind Map; Nutrients in Our Food – Complete Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Human Body- Food we Eat for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Human Body- Food we Eat. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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