- Books Name
- Class 6 Science Book
- Publication
- PathSet Publications
- Course
- CBSE Class 6
- Subject
- Science
Why do we need Food?
- We know that all living things be it plants and animals need food and water to live on.
- We need food because food gives us energy.
- The food we eat gives our body essential nutrients to help us grow and heal when we are injured or are ill.
- Thus food keeps us healthy and provides us with essential nutrients to fight diseases and maintain body functions.
Food is a substance eaten by us to do work, growth, maintain our body and remain healthy.
- Food Definition: - It refers to the edible substances consumed by humans and other animals in order to obtain energy for various tasks as well as growth and development.
- We must NEVER WASTE food in any way.
- We must consume food four times a day to remain healthy -> Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner.
Importance of Food
- The importance of food for living organisms is as follows:
- It helps in the growth of living organisms.
- It also helps to repair and replace damaged parts of the body.
- This provides the energy required for various activities.
- It provides protection from infections and various diseases.
- It helps in the overall growth and development of an organism.
- We must eat different kinds of food at different times for proper Nutrition.
- Different people eat different types of food according to their habits, lifestyle, taste, region, religion, availability and various other factors.
- Even in a single-family different people have different choices of food.