Plants Give Us Food

Key Notes :

Plants as Food Providers

• Plants are essential for life because they provide us with food.
• They produce food through a process called photosynthesis, where they use sunlight, water, and air.

Different Parts of Plants We Eat

• Roots: Carrots, beets, radishes.

• Stems: Sugarcane, celery, asparagus.

• Leaves: Spinach, lettuce, cabbage.

• Flowers: Cauliflower, broccoli.

• Fruits: Apples, bananas, mangoes.

• Seeds: Rice, wheat, corn.

Variety of Plant-Based Foods

• Cereals like rice, wheat, and maize.
• Pulses such as lentils and beans.
• Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals.

Importance of Plants for Health

• Plants give us nutrients to grow and stay healthy.
• Fruits and vegetables strengthen our immune system.
• Seeds and nuts provide energy and protein.

Plants as Indirect Food Sources

• Animals eat plants, and we eat products from animals like milk, eggs, and meat.
• Example: Cows eat grass, and we get milk from cows.

Protecting Plants

• Plants need water, sunlight, and care to grow.
• We should avoid cutting down trees unnecessarily and protect plants for our food security.

Fun Facts for Engagement

• The banana plant is the world’s largest herb!
• Chocolate comes from the seeds of cacao plants.

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