NCERT Book Class 4 The World Around Us (Our Wondrous World) Chapter 5 Food for Health

Unit 3

Health and Well-being

About the Unit
This unit discusses the important role rest and gratitude for all resources.
of balanced food, exercise and rest for It shows the hard efforts of so many
a healthy life. elements, people and animals
Everybody needs to stay healthy associated with the production of each
and happy. This unit familiarises grain. It teaches students to care for
students with the different types of each grain and never waste food. It
food which contribute to the body also provides examples of exercises
building, providing energy and and games for proper health care,
protection from diseases. This unit and indicates the necessity of rest
also introduces the six major tastes for everybody. The unit also gives
Shada Rasa with examples, and examples of different communities
guides students about balanced food who care for their crops and respect
and the need of adequate clean water. the contribution of all concerned.
This unit also focuses on mindful
eating, need for daily exercises, proper