{"id":4463,"date":"2023-02-05T05:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T05:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=4463"},"modified":"2024-11-21T06:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:47:26","slug":"s-18-d-food-and-living-beings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-18-d-food-and-living-beings\/","title":{"rendered":"S-18.d Food and living beings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Food and living beings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-8550df6181cd5d83aa7a08ef336a4ca1\" style=\"color:#74008b\">Key Notes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance of Food<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy<\/strong>: Food provides the energy necessary for all living beings to perform various activities, including movement, growth, and reproduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth and Repair<\/strong>: Nutrients in food help in the growth of new cells and the repair of damaged tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and Immunity<\/strong>: Proper nutrition helps maintain overall health and boosts the immune system to fight diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Nutrients<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Provide energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Rice, bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proteins<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Build and repair tissues, make enzymes and hormones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, and nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fats<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Provide energy, support cell growth, protect organs, and keep the body warm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Butter, oils, nuts, seeds, and avocados.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamins<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Support various bodily functions, including vision, skin health, and immune response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minerals<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Build strong bones and teeth, make hormones, and regulate heartbeat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Dairy products, meat, fruits, vegetables, and grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: Vital for all bodily functions, including digestion, absorption, and temperature regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Drinking water, fruits, vegetables, and other beverages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food Sources and Categories<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plants<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples<\/strong>: Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: Primary source of food for humans and many animals; rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Animals<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples<\/strong>: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: Provide proteins, fats, and certain vitamins and minerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processed Foods<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples<\/strong>: Bread, pasta, canned foods, snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: Convenient and sometimes fortified with additional nutrients but can be high in sugars, salts, and unhealthy fats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Chains and Food Webs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Food Chain<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: A linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next member in the chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Grass \u2192 Grasshopper \u2192 Frog \u2192 Snake \u2192 Hawk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food Web<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: A complex network of interconnected food chains within an ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: In a forest, a deer eats plants, a tiger eats the deer, and decomposers break down dead organisms to return nutrients to the soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photosynthesis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: The process by which green plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equation<\/strong>: Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight \u2192 Glucose + Oxygen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: Basis of the food supply for most living beings as it produces oxygen and organic compounds used by other organisms for energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Balanced Diet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Definition<\/strong>: A diet that contains all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions to maintain health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Components<\/strong>: Includes a variety of foods from all food groups \u2013 fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Supports overall health, growth, and development; reduces the risk of chronic diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Human Digestive System<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mouth<\/strong>: Chews food and mixes it with saliva to begin digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Esophagus<\/strong>: Transports food from the mouth to the stomach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stomach<\/strong>: Breaks down food using acids and enzymes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small Intestine<\/strong>: Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large Intestine<\/strong>: Absorbs water and forms waste products for excretion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\">Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82387\/505\/307\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-83.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-83-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-83-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-83-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81815\/511\/777\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-81.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-81.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-81-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-81-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-81-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food and living beings Key Notes : Importance of Food Types of Nutrients Food Sources and Categories Food Chains and Food Webs Photosynthesis Balanced Diet Human Digestive System Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4463","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4463"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14752,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4463\/revisions\/14752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}