Class 4 (CBSE) | Science | Chapter 07 - Food Our Basic Need (Part I)

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates give energy to our body. Food
items like fruits, vegetables, bread, idli, sugar
and cereals contain carbohydrates. Food items
rich in carbohydrates are known as energygiving foods. People who do a lot of physical
work like labourers and farmers should consume
food rich in carbohydrates.
Proteins
Proteins help us to grow. They also build muscles
and repair damaged parts of our body. Food
items like milk, eggs, meat, fish, curd, cheese,
nuts, beans and pulses contain proteins. Food
items rich in proteins are known as bodybuilding foods. Growing children need proteins
as they are still growing