Campus: Balestier

Session: 2012-2013
We nurture global citizens

Topic
Grade
Name

Food
4

Work Sheet No. SC/06/2012-13

Subject
Science
Date

Section - A:
Q1. Give reasons for the following:
a) We should wash our hands before having food.

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b) Roughage is useful for our body.

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c) What do you understand with the symbol shown.

List any two products where you have seen it.

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Q2. Fill in the blanks:

a.

We need food to provide____________ for our body to _____________,

____________ and remain healthy.

b.

_______________ are the nutrients that our body needs to grow.

c.

Almost two thirds of our body weight consists of _________.

d.

___________________ help us to fight diseases.

e.

Our bones and teeth are strengthened by ______________.

f.

Healthy food protects us from________________.

g.

Over cooked food loses its ___________________.

h.

Food kept in a refrigerator slows down the growth of _________.

i.

_____________, salt and _____________are added to the food to preserve

them for a long time.

Q3. Which foods will help you in the following situations:

1. When you feel tired all the time. ________________________________
2. When you feel dehydrated.

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3. When you have weak bones & teeth._______________________________

4. When you have stunted growth.
5. When you are sick very often.

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Section - B:
Q4.Think and Answer
a. Mohan says that vegetarians do not get proteins. Is he correct? Give reason in
support of your answer.

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b. Rita is very choosy about her food but her mom wants her to eat all kind of
food. Is her mother correct? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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c. Who would need a more carbohydrate rich diet? An office worker or a Sportsman.
Explain Why?
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Section - C
Q5.Answer the following:
a. The man shown below is suffering from blood pressure and had a heart attack
because of his obesity. Suggest how he can change his diet to lead a more healthy
life?

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b. Meena is suffering from a disease called anaemia (decrease in the number of red
blood cells). Name a few things that she should start eating so as not to get
anaemic. Why should she eat those things?
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