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Sleep provides us with much needed rest. While we are sleeping, our body systems

also get proper rest. It is during sleep that our body gets a chance to repair its
wear and tear. We need at least seven to eight hours of undisturbed sleep.

2 • Health and Well-being

Write Yes or No.

1. A balanced diet contains body-building food.

2. The contents of balanced diet are same for all.
3. Exercise keeps our body healthy and strong.

4. We need at least seven to eight hours of sleep.

AT ONE GO

m Food is important to all living beings.

m Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are the nutrients of food.
m Water is important for the proper functioning of our body.
m A diet with all the nutrients in the right amount is called a balanced diet.

m Exercise helps us stay fit while rest and sleep are important to remain healthy.

REMEMBER THESE TERMS

Glucose : A simple carbohydrate which is a source of instant energy
Roughage : Fibre present in food
Balanced diet : A diet that contains all the nutrients in the right amount
Nutrient : A substance present in food that keeps our body healthy

Check Your Study

A. Tick () the correct answers.

1. For maintaining a good eyesight, we must take a lot of
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Vitamin A

(c) Proteins (d) Water

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