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Food and Health — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

What Food and Health covers in ICSE Class 5 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Food and Health

1

Components of Food

  • Food contains five main nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Proteins help in growth and repair of body cells. Sources: pulses, eggs, milk, meat.
  • Carbohydrates give energy. Sources: rice, wheat, potatoes, sugar.
2

Balanced Diet and Food Pyramid

  • A balanced diet has all nutrients in the right amounts.
  • The food pyramid shows how much of each food group we should eat daily.
  • Grains (like rice and bread) form the base – eat the most.
3

Deficiency Diseases

  • Lack of nutrients causes deficiency diseases.
  • Protein deficiency causes Kwashiorkor (swollen stomach) and Marasmus (very thin body).
  • Iron deficiency causes anaemia – person feels weak and looks pale.
4

Lifestyle Diseases

  • These are caused by poor food habits and lack of exercise.
  • Obesity is too much body fat due to overeating and no exercise.
  • Diabetes is high sugar level in blood – symptoms: tiredness, thirst, frequent urination.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Food and Health

Components of FoodBalanced DietDeficiency DiseasesLifestyle DiseasesJunk FoodHealthy Food PracticesFood Adulteration

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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, Balanced Diet and Food Pyramid, Deficiency Diseases, Lifestyle Diseases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Food and Health for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Food and Health. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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