Food

Food

Food is something that we eat to give our bodies energy. Food can come from plants, animals, or
fungi. It has things that our bodies need to grow and stay healthy, like vitamins and minerals. We
eat food to help us grow and stay strong.

Different animals eat different things. Some animals eat only plants, some eat only meat, and
some eat both. Humans eat both plants and animals. We are called omnivores. We can eat many
different kinds of food.

We often cook food before we eat it. Cooking makes food taste better and easier to eat. We get
most of our food from farms and factories. These places grow and make a lot of food for people to
eat.

Food is important for our health. But sometimes, food can make us sick. That's why it's important
to wash our hands before we eat and to cook food properly. There are people who work to make
sure our food is safe to eat. They check food to make sure it's not going to make us sick.

Food is a big part of our lives. It helps us grow, stay healthy, and enjoy life. We should be thankful
for the food we have and try to eat healthy foods.

Reading Summary
● Food gives our bodies energy and helps us grow and stay healthy.
● We eat food from plants, animals, and fungi, and we should wash our hands before eating to
 stay safe.
● Food is important for our health and we should be thankful for the food we have.

Vocabulary
Term Definition Example Sentence
vitamins Tiny substances in food that help our Eating vitamins helps us see clearly and
(noun) bodies work properly, like vitamin C in have healthy skin.
oranges.

minerals Substances in food that help our bodies Eating minerals helps us have strong
(noun) stay strong, like calcium in milk. bones and teeth.

animals Living creatures that can move around Many animals live in the forest.
(noun) and breathe air, such as dogs, cats, and
birds.

plants (noun) Living things that grow in the ground We get fruits and vegetables from
and make their own food, such as trees, plants.
flowers, and grass.

meat (noun) The flesh of animals used as food. Some animals eat only meat, like lions.

factories Buildings where goods are made using Cars are made in factories.
(noun) machines.

things (noun) Objects, items, or matters. There are many things in the room.

kinds (noun) Types or varieties. There are many kinds of flowers.

farms (noun) Areas of land used for growing crops or Farmers work on farms to grow food.
raising animals.

grow (verb) To increase in size or develop. Plants grow in the sun.

stay (verb) To remain in a particular place or I want to stay home today.

condition.

healthy Being in good physical condition. Eating fruits and vegetables helps us
(adjective) stay healthy.

energy The power that something has to do We need energy to run and play.
(noun) work or make things happen.

come (verb) To move or arrive from one place to The bus will come soon.
another.

need (verb) To require something that is necessary. We need food to grow.

cook (verb) To prepare food by heating it. My mom cooks delicious meals every
 night.

taste (verb) To experience the flavor of something I like to taste different kinds of fruits.
with your tongue.

check (verb) To examine something carefully to make The doctor checks my temperature
sure it is safe or correct. when I am sick.

strong Having great physical power or force. Eating healthy foods helps us stay
(adjective) strong.

different Not the same; varied. There are many different kinds of
(adjective) animals in the world.

food (noun) Substances that living organisms eat to We need to eat food to stay healthy and
provide energy and nutrients for growth active.
and survival.

bodies The physical structures of living Our bodies need food, water, and sleep
(noun) organisms, including all their organs to function properly.
and systems.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question #1 Question #2 Question #3
What are some things that What are some things that Why is it important to cook
food gives us? food is made from? food before eating it?

A. Food gives us energy, helps A. Food is made from plants, A. Cooking food makes it taste
us grow, and keeps us healthy. animals, and fungi. better.

B. Food gives us money, helps B. Food is made from plants, B. Cooking food makes it easier
us grow, and keeps us healthy. animals, and water. to eat.

C. Food gives us energy, helps C. Food is made from plants, C. Cooking food makes it safer
us learn, and keeps us healthy. animals, and rocks. to eat.

D. Food gives us energy, helps D. Food is made from plants, D. Cooking food makes it more
us grow, and keeps us safe. animals, and dirt. expensive.

Question #4 Question #5 Question #6

What are omnivores? Where do we get most of our What is one thing we can do to
food? make sure our food is safe to
eat?

A. Animals that eat only plants. A. From the grocery store. A. Eat only food that is cooked.
B. Animals that eat only meat. B. From farms and factories. B. Eat only food that is raw.

C. Animals that eat both plants C. From restaurants. C. Eat only food that is
and animals. expensive.
D. From our own gardens.
D. Animals that eat only fungi. D. Wash our hands before we
eat.

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