Question

1. Why do we need food?
2. The leaves of which two plants have medicinal property?
3. Which food items are rich in iodine?
4. What is the source of tea and coffee?
5. Why is a house sparrow called omnivorous?
6. Name the five food items that can be eaten raw.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.A food is something that provides nutrients. ... energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing, digesting food, and keeping warm; materials for the growth and repair of the body, and for keeping the immune system healthy.

2. Medicinal plants and herbs like turmeric, ginger, basil leaves, mint and cinnamon are commonly used in Indian dishes and they offer several health benefits. Cold and flu, relieve stress, better digestion, strong immune system and the list is simply endless.

3.Iodine is found naturally in a range of foods such as:

dairy products.

seafood.

seaweed (kelp)

eggs.

some vegetables.

4.Caffeine is an alkaloid occurring naturally in some 60 plant species, of which cocoa beans, kola nuts, tea leaves and coffee beans are the most well-known. Other natural sources of caffeine include yerba maté, guarana berries, guayusa, and the yaupon holly1.

5. Sparrows are omnivores because they eat grains, berries, plant shoots and also insects and larvae.

6.10 Foods To Eat Raw

Berries. “Fresh or frozen berries are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants not to mention delicious and easy to digest.”

Avocado. ...

Coconut. ...

Raw Green Juice. ...

Wheat Grass. ...

Raw Honey. ...

Chia seeds. ...

Olives and extra virgin olive oil.

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Answer 2

1. A food is something that provides nutrients. Nutrients are substances that provide:

• energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing, digesting food, and keeping warm;

• materials for the growth and repair of the body, and for keeping the immune system healthy.

Reasons why food is so important:

• Food is converted by oxygen into energy for your body, A waste product of this process is carbon dioxide which you then breathe out. People with lung conditions can find breathing out harder to do. If carbon dioxide builds up in your body it can make you feel weaker.

• A good balanced diet helps maintain your strength and fitness and promote a healthy immune system as well as helping you fight their severity if you do get an infection or flare up.

2.  The leaves of plants that have medicinal property are:

i. Aloe vera

In Ayurveda, aloe vera is known as the 'King of medicinal plants.' It holds water in its fleshy leaves which is why it can sustain in extremely dry conditions as well. So, growing aloe vera in your garden will not require you to take extra care of the plant every now and then. However, it surely can treat a wide variety of health problems. These include:

Constipation

Digestive distress

Acne

Poor body immunity

ii. Tulsi

The next in line is Tulsi or the Queen of medicinal plants. This plant holds immense significance in the Hindu religion. But it has so much more to itself than just religious significance. The strong aroma of Tulsi is good enough to keep bacterial growth at bay. It is known for its healing properties, and all it requires for growth is water. Here's a list of the uses and healing properties of Tulsi:

It gives you strength to fight stress

Promotes a longer life

Treats cough

Treats indigestion

Anti-cancer

Good for hair loss, heart diseases, diabetes, etc.

3. Iodine is found naturally in a range of foods such as:

dairy products.

i. seafood.

ii. seaweed (kelp).

iii. eggs.

iv. some vegetables.

The amount of iodine available in these foods depends on where the food was grown and how it was made.  

Iodine can also come from iodised salt added during or after cooking.

4. The sources of tea and coffee are

i. Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. After water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. There are many different types of tea; some, like Darjeeling and Chinese greens, have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. Tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily by its caffeine content.

ii. Coffee

Caffeine is an alkaloid occurring naturally in some 60 plant species, of which cocoa beans, kola nuts, tea leaves and coffee beans are the most well-known. Other natural sources of caffeine include yerba maté, guarana berries, guayusa, and the yaupon holly1. Caffeine is added to many popular soft drinks, and is also a component of a number of pharmacological preparations and over-the-counter medicines including analgesics, diet-aids, and cold/flu remedies.

5. House sparrow consumes both plant products and flesh of small insects, larvae, etc. Omnivores refer to those animals which depend upon plant products as well as other organisms for their nutrition. House sparrow sometimes depend upon plant grains, and other residues of plant products.  While on the other hand, they catch insects and earthworms to feed their young ones and themselves.  This is the reason why sparrows are considered as Omnivores.

6.  Here, listed five food items that can be eaten raw.:

i. Berries

“Fresh or frozen berries are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants not to mention delicious and easy to digest.”

ii. Avocado

“High in fibre, potassium, vitamin E and healthy unsaturated fats, avocados also provide protein and live enzymes. Enjoy in a salad, shake or sandwich.”

iii. Coconut

“Coconut water is high in electrolytes and rich in potassium. The meat contains protein and healthy fats with four times more fiber than oat bran. Try coconut ice cream. It is rich and delicious.”

iv. Chia seeds

“Chia contains high levels of phytonutrients, fibre and essential fats. And it acts to lubricate our joints and bowels and remove toxins. Add chia to your cereal, salad or a blended drink.”

v. Olives and extra virgin olive oil

“Olives and olive oil are very high in antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamin E. They assist the body and skin with inflammation and work to reduce cholesterol in the blood.”

Hope it helps you.