Food


I. A. What factor is likely to greatly affect the following physical characteristics of
children? Shade the correct answer.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HEREDITY
FOOD
BOTH HEREDITY AND FOOD
1. shape of the eyes






2. obesity






3. height






4. skin color and texture






5. shape of the nose







B. Write the letter of the best answer that would complete the following statements.

    1. Most of the characteristics or traits that parents pass on to their children are-
A. mental in nature B. physical in nature C. social in nature

  1. The ability to solve math problems or creative talents like drawing, painting and singing are -
A. mental in nature B. physical in nature C. social in nature

    1. Children whose physical growth is slowed down due to imbalanced food intake may become very thin or stout and are likely to be teased by other children and so they become shy. This affects their –
A. mental development
B. physical development
C. social development

    1. Eating the right kinds of food in the right amount is necessary for one’s –
A. growth and development
B. physical health
C. mental health

    1. Children are always on the go so they need to eat a lot of food rich in –
A. protein B. potassium C. carbohydrates

6. Children engage themselves in sports. Playing sports is an example of
exercise. Exercise –
A. gives your body time to build up new energy
B. improves your flexibility and makes your muscles strong
C. keeps off some germs that cause diseases
Science and Health III, p. 2

    1. Washing your hands and taking a bath daily are ways to keep clean. Maintaining cleanliness in the body can –
A. give your body time to build up new energy
B. make your heart, lungs and other body parts work efficiently
C. keep off some germs that cause diseases

II. A. Draw a if the statement is true. If it is false, change the underlined word/s
to make the statement true.

_____________________________ 1. Carbohydrates provide us with fiber that helps our
intestines to work well.
_____________________________ 2. Protein-rich food like carrot, squash, papaya and
camote helps us see clearly and improves our skin texture.
_____________________________ 3. We need fats for growth and maintenance and to heal
wounds.
_____________________________ 4. Proteins are nutrients that come from plants which can
give us energy and fiber.
_____________________________ 5. Vitamin B complex helps our body use energy and it
also helps us to have healthy skin, nerves and eyes.
_____________________________ 6. Vitamin C helps keep our teeth and gums healthy.

_____________________________ 7. Iodine can help us prevent anemia.

_____________________________ 8. If we want to have strong bones and teeth, we should
eat foods rich in sodium.
_____________________________ 9. Goiter can be prevented if we eat foods rich in iron.

_____________________________10. Potassium can help us maintain a stable blood pressure.

_____________________________11. Vitamin A is otherwise known as Thiamine.

_____________________________12. Vitamin C is otherwise known as ascorbic acid.

_____________________________13. Walking, running, jogging and swimming are forms of
rest.

_____________________________14. Cleanliness, exercise and rest promote health and well-
being.

B. Answer the following briefly but substantially.

1. What is a balanced diet? Why do we need to eat a balanced diet?

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  1. What are other forms of rest aside from sleeping? Why do we need to rest?

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