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Food and Health

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

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Card 1Components of Food

What are the five main components of food?

Answer

The five main components of food are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. These are called nutrients and are essential for good health.

Card 2Proteins

Why are proteins called body-building nutrients?

Answer

Proteins help in building and repairing body cells like muscles and skin. That’s why they are called body-building nutrients. Examples: pulses, eggs, milk.

Card 3Fats

Which nutrient gives us the most energy?

Answer

Fats give more energy than carbohydrates. But too much fat can lead to obesity. Examples: ghee, butter, oil.

Card 4Carbohydrates

Name two food items rich in carbohydrates.

Answer

Rice and wheat are rich in carbohydrates. Potatoes and bread are also good sources.

Card 5Balanced Diet

What is a balanced diet?

Answer

A balanced diet contains all nutrients—proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals—in the right amounts. It keeps us healthy and strong.

Card 6Role of Water

Why is water important even though it has no nutrients?

Answer

Water removes waste from the body as sweat and urine. It also helps control body temperature and aids digestion.

Card 7Roughage

What is roughage? Why is it important?

Answer

Roughage is the fibrous part of food that helps remove undigested food from the body. It prevents constipation. Found in cabbage, corn, and whole grains.

Card 8Malnourishment

What happens if we don’t eat a balanced diet?

Answer

Lack of nutrients leads to malnourishment, which can cause deficiency diseases like anaemia, scurvy, or rickets.

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What are the important topics in Food and Health for ICSE Class 5 Science?
Key topics in Food and Health include Components of Food – Nutrients Overview, Food and Health - Complete Concept Map, Components of Food and Their Functions. These are the concepts ICSE Class 5 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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