Sources Of Food

Key notes:

Introduction to Food Sources

• All living beings need food to grow, stay healthy, and have energy.
• Food gives us nutrients that help our bodies function properly.

Two Main Sources of Food

• Plants: Plants are a primary source of food. They provide fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.
  • Examples: Apples, carrots, rice, almonds, sunflower seeds.
• Animals: Animals provide food such as meat, milk, eggs, and honey.
  • Examples: Chicken, beef, cow’s milk, chicken eggs, honey from bees.

Food from Plants

• Fruits: Sweet and fleshy parts of a plant that contain seeds.
  • Examples: Bananas, oranges, strawberries.
• Vegetables: Edible parts of plants such as leaves, stems, and roots.
  • Examples: Spinach (leaves), celery (stems), carrots (roots).
• Grains: Seeds from cereal plants.
  • Examples: Wheat, corn, rice.

Food from Animals

• Meat: The flesh of animals that we eat.
  • Examples: Chicken, beef, fish.
• Dairy Products: Foods made from milk.
  • Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt.
• Eggs: Laid by birds like chickens and ducks.
• Honey: Made by bees using nectar from flowers.

Importance of Different Food Sources

• Eating a variety of foods from both plants and animals helps us get all the nutrients we need.
• Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
• Meat, eggs, and dairy provide protein and other essential nutrients.

Healthy Eating Tips

• Include both plant and animal sources in your diet for balanced nutrition.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day.
• Drink milk for strong bones and teeth.

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