by Tiwari Academy Team
NCERT Solutions for Class 4 EVS Our Wondrous World Chapter 5 Food for Health for session 2026-27. It provides clear, easy-to-follow answers to every activity and question in this chapter. Set during a school food festival, the chapter introduces students to the three food groups – energy-giving, body-building and protective foods – along with Ayurveda’s six tastes or Shad Rasa, the importance of drinking water, different cooking methods and why junk food should be avoided. These solutions guide students through activities like the food diary, balanced food plate and word puzzle, making it easier to complete EVS notebook work and build healthy eating habits.
NCERT Class 4 Our Wondrous World Chapter 5 Solutions
Page 73 – Think and Write
If you had to organise a food festival in your school, which dishes would you like to include? Make a list.
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Answer:
- Dosa
- Idli
- Samosas
- Dhokla
- Roti varieties
- Fruit chaat
- Vegetable salads
- Regional specialties like dal-baati-churma
- Millet-based dishes like jowar upma
- Traditional sweets like ragi laddu
Page 74 – Write
2.ย Can you think of at least five ingredients or food items that match each of the tastes listed below? Write them down in the spaces provided. See the example given below:
Answer:
Discuss in small groups and identify the food items having at least three different tastes.
Answer:
- Chaat: sweet, sour and salty
- Fruit chaat: sweet, sour and salty
- Pickle: sour, salty and spicy
Page 75 – Find Out
Find out more about a millet-based food prepared at your home.
Answer:
Bajra roti is a millet-based food prepared at my home. It is made from pearl millet flour and is usually eaten with vegetables, dal or curd. It is healthy and rich in nutrients.
Why do we need to eat different kinds of food items?
Answer:
We need to eat different kinds of food items because our body needs many things to stay healthy and grow strong. No single food can give us everything.
- Energy-giving foods like rice, chapati, and potatoes give us the energy to play and work.
- Body-building foods like milk, eggs, and pulses help us grow and make our muscles strong.
- Protective foods like fruits and vegetables help us fight diseases and keep us healthy.
- Water helps us stay cool and keeps our body working well.
So, eating different kinds of food helps our body in different ways. Thatโs why we need to eat a balanced diet!
Page 77 – Discuss
What will happen if we eat food from a single group of foods everyday?
Answer:
If we eat food from only one group every day, our body will not get all the things it needs to stay healthy.
For example:
- If we eat only rice or bread (energy-giving foods), we will have energy but we wonโt grow properly or stay strong.
- If we eat only milk or eggs (body-building foods), we wonโt get enough energy or protection from diseases.
- If we eat only fruits and vegetables (protective foods), we may fall sick because we donโt have enough energy or strength.
So, eating only one type of food can make us weak, tired, and sick. Thatโs why we must eat different types of foods every day.
Page 78 – Write
1.ย Can you name a few more junk food items?
Answer:
- French fries
- Ice cream
- Candy
- Chocolate bars
- Pastries
- Instant noodles
- Packaged cookies
2.ย Why do you think we should avoid eating junk food?
Answer:
- High in unhealthy fats
- Contains excessive sugar and salt
- Low in nutritional value
- Can lead to obesity
- May cause health problems
- Lacks essential nutrients
3.ย List the junk food items that you will avoid.
Answer:
- Packaged cookies
- Pastries
- French fries
Page 79 – Activity 1: Make a Food Diary
1. Create a food diary of your daily routine for a week. Write down what you eat in a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An example is given. Expand the table for a week.
Answer:
- On Monday, I had milk, bread and a banana for breakfast. For lunch, I ate rice, dal and chips. At dinner, I had chapati, vegetables and ice cream.
- On Tuesday, I had poha and tea for breakfast. For lunch, I ate roti, paneer and pickle. At night, I had rice, rajma and salad.
- On Wednesday, I had Maggi and an apple in the morning. For lunch, I ate rice, rajma and a cold drink. At dinner, I had roti, mixed vegetables and curd.
- On Thursday, I ate idli and chutney for breakfast. Lunch included rice, dal and potato fry. Dinner was chapati, palak paneer and a sweet.
- On Friday, I had paratha, butter and milk in the morning. For lunch, I ate roti, chole and chips. At night, I had rice, egg curry and kheer.
- On Saturday, I had cornflakes and milk for breakfast. For lunch, I ate fried rice and manchurian. Dinner was roti, dal and salad.
- On Sunday, I had dosa and sambar in the morning. I ate biryani, raita and a cold drink for lunch. At dinner, I had chapati, mixed vegetables and fruit.
2. Encircle the food items that are healthy and put an โXโ mark for items which are not healthy.
Answer:
Healthy food items I ate during the week were:
- Fruits like banana and apple.
- Vegetables such as palak, mixed vegetables and salad.
- Dal, rajma, chole, and egg curry which are body-building foods.
- Milk, curd, poha, cornflakes, dosa, idli and sambar which help in growth and health.
Unhealthy food items I ate during the week were:
- Chips, Maggi, cold drinks, ice cream, pickle, butter and too many sweets.
- These foods are not good if eaten too often. They can make us sick or lazy if we eat them every day.
3. Identify the food groups missing in your daily routine. Discuss with your parents how these items can be included in the daily routine.
Answer:
Page 80 – Find Out
1. Find out a ‘food thali’ from your region, and list its food items.
Answer:
I live in Punjab, so I chose a Punjabi Thali from my region. A thali means a plate that has many different food items served together. It is healthy and tasty.
Here are the food items in a Punjabi Thali:
- Roti or Paratha โ made from wheat, gives energy
- Dal (Lentils) โ helps in body building
- Chole (Chickpeas) โ full of protein
- Paneer Curry โ made from milk, good for bones
- Rice โ gives energy
- Vegetable Sabzi โ made from seasonal vegetables, protects from illness
- Salad โ includes onion, cucumber, tomato
- Curd or Raita โ cools the body and is good for digestion
- Pickle โ adds taste
- Sweet dish like kheer or jalebi โ eaten sometimes
This thali has many food groups and helps us stay healthy and strong.
Page 81 – Write
Identify different methods used to cook the food items given in the list below. One example is given for you. You can take help from your family members and add more items to the list.
Answer:
| Method of cooking | Food |
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| Steaming | Idiyappam, Idli |
| Frying | Dosa, Samosa |
| Boiling | Rice, Kheer |
| Roasting | Papad |
| Grilling | Paneer Tikka |
Page 82 – Discuss
1. Do you help in cooking at home?
Answer:
Yes, I help my parents in the kitchen by washing vegetables, setting the table and sometimes helping to prepare simple dishes like salads.
2. Do you think all family members should know how to cook? Why?
Answer:
Yes, all family members should know how to cook because:
- It’s an essential life skill that promotes self-reliance
- It allows everyone to share household responsibilities
- Cooking knowledge helps make healthier food choices
- It creates opportunities for family bonding
- It’s useful during emergencies when the primary cook is unavailable
Page 83 – Let Us Reflect
1. Hands-on activity – food collage
Materials: Old magazines, newspapers, scissors, glue, and a blank sheet of paper.
Cut of pictures of food items and create a collage with three sections: energy-giving foods, body-building foods, and protective foods.
Answer:
2. Check the label
a) At home, pickup any one packaged food item from your kitchen. Check the label and note down the expiry date and also two main ingredients.
Answer:
I checked a package of biscuits. The expiry date is December 15, 2025. Two main ingredients are wheat flour and sugar.
b) Why is it important to check labels before buying or eating packaged food items?
Answer:
It is important to check labels before buying or eating packaged food items because:
- Labels show expiry dates which help ensure food safety
- Labels list ingredients that may cause allergies
- They provide nutritional information to make healthier choices
- They indicate if the food contains preservatives or harmful additives
- They help us understand portion sizes and servings.
3. Organise a food festival
Students may bring home-made food and organise a food festival at school. Parents may be encouraged to participate in the food festival.
Answer:
Students would plan and participate in a food festival featuring home-cooked meals from different regions, showcasing diversity in food culture and nutrition.
4. Find and circle
Circle the words related to food in the grid below. One example is given below.
Answer:
Class 4 EVS Chapter 5 Question Answers with Important Extra Questions
