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00:00Look at these pictures, just as petrol gives energy to the car to help it move, food that
00:15we eat gives us energy to carry out our work.
00:21As petrol is to car, food is to human body.
00:31Food fuel for the body, all living things need food for their growth and good health.
00:45Animals prepare their own food while animals hunt for it.
00:54Man eats vegetables, fruits and nuts obtained from plants, either raw or cooked.
01:05He also eats animal products such as meat, milk and eggs.
01:16Types of Food
01:19Nutrients are useful substances in food that are essential for the growth and maintenance
01:26of our body.
01:31These are present in our food in the form of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins
01:40and minerals.
01:43The chart shows the different nutrients and their functions.
01:55Carbohydrates and Fats
02:05These are also called energy giving foods.
02:11The sugar or starch present in wheat, rice, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, honey and
02:23fruits are carbohydrates which give us energy.
02:29Milk, ghee, oil, butter, nuts and cheese are rich in fats.
02:43Fats when taken in the right quantity are essential for good health.
02:52foods leads to obesity.
02:59Proteins
03:00The nutrients that help in body building are called proteins.
03:09Proteins help us to grow.
03:13They also help repair our body and replace worn out tissues.
03:21Growing children and people recovering from illnesses need more protein than others.
03:31Food items like beans, pulses i.e. dal, peas, meat, fish, eggs and milk contain protein.
03:51Vitamins and Minerals
03:54Food rich in vitamins and minerals are called protective food.
04:03Vitamins and minerals are required in very little quantities but are nonetheless very
04:11important for the proper functioning of body.
04:18Fruits like banana, mango, orange and grapes and vegetables like spinach, carrot and cabbage
04:31are packed with vitamins and minerals.
04:38Spinach and beetroot help to increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
04:47Most citrus fruits like sweet lemon, orange etc. help us to fight cold and cough, while
04:59carrot improves our eyesight.
05:06Water and Raw Food Intake
05:12Water
05:14Water is an essential part of our diet since it helps in the digestion of food and excretion
05:25of waste matter in the form of urine and sweat.
05:32It also helps to maintain our body temperature.
05:38About 70% of our body comprises water.
05:46Water is present in fruits and vegetables in varying amounts.
05:55Most fruits contain large quantities of water.
06:01Raw Food
06:02The fiber in raw vegetables and fruits facilitates the movement of food through the food pipe
06:13and also helps in effective excretion of solid waste matter.
06:21For this reason, it is often advised to eat a whole fruit or vegetable rather than drinking
06:30its juice.
06:34Milk is a complete food.
06:38We get milk from cows, buffalos, goats.
06:45Milk also contains water to a large extent.
06:51Milk contains fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals which make our teeth and bones strong.
07:05Drinking milk regularly protects our body against infections and provides us much needed
07:13energy.
07:17Healthy Foods
07:22A Balanced Diet
07:26The human body needs various nutrients in certain specific amounts.
07:34A diet that contains all essential nutrients in an appropriate amount is called a balanced
07:43diet.
07:44Food Pyramid
07:50A balanced diet can be planned using a food pyramid.
07:57A food pyramid is divided into sections depending on the servings i.e. the quantity of intake
08:08food items required for staying healthy.
08:17Importance of Cooked Food
08:21Many fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw while dal, cereals such as rice and wheat,
08:32vegetables like potato, yam, snake gourd, bitter gourd, brinjal etc. and animal products
08:44like meat, fish are cooked.
08:48Oil, ghee, butter, water, salt or sugar is added to improve the taste and flavor of the
09:01food.
09:05Advantages of Cooking
09:08Food becomes soft and easier to digest.
09:14Food can be preserved for a longer time.
09:19Cooking also makes the food tastier.
09:25Most of the microorganisms are destroyed while cooking.
09:32Disadvantages of Cooking
09:35Most of the vitamins and minerals get destroyed if we cook at a high temperature.
09:44Raw cabbage is healthier than cooked cabbage.
09:51Too much usage of oil, butter or ghee makes the food very fat rich and thus unhealthy.
10:03The water content of vegetables gets reduced because of cooking.
10:10It is not enough to have a balanced diet.
10:14We must ensure that the food that we eat and the water that we drink are free of germs.
10:25Food that is cooked in a clean kitchen will be healthy and safe to eat.
10:34A fly which sits on your food for a few seconds can leave many germs on it.
10:44These germs can make you sick.
10:49Water which is not filtered or boiled can have germs.
10:57These germs will cause diseases.
11:03Safe handling of food and water is necessary for good health.
11:12Good Food Habits
11:16Wash your hands before each meal.
11:21Eat meals on time.
11:26Drink plenty of water but only boiled or filtered water.
11:33Eat plenty of fruits and green vegetables.
11:39Do not eat food from roadside stalls as these are not hygienically prepared.
11:49Avoid junk food.
11:53Eat whatever is served to you.
11:56Do not be fussy about food.
12:01Trim your nails regularly.
12:04Dirt under the nails may contain germs.
12:09When you eat, these will enter your body along with the food.
12:16Along with a proper diet, do regular exercise.
12:23Exercise will help you to digest the food.
12:28Don�t read a book or watch TV while eating.
12:35Avoid eating too many chocolates and toffees as these may lead to tooth decay.
12:45Chew your food well.
12:48Rinse your mouth well after each meal.