3 Our Food

byAbhinav Ram •

🌱 3.1 Sources of Food – Class 2 Notes

Food gives us energy to work, play, and grow. We get food from two main sources:

1. Plants 🌿

Plants are our main source of food. We get different things from plants:

  • Fruits – Mango, Apple, Banana, Orange
  • Vegetables – Carrot, Potato, Tomato, Spinach
  • Grains – Rice, Wheat, Maize
  • Pulses – Beans, Lentils, Peas
  • Nuts – Almonds, Cashew, Peanuts
  • Oil – Mustard oil, Groundnut oil, Coconut oil

👉 Plants give us energy-giving food, body-building food, and protective food.

2. Animals 🐄🐓🐟

Animals are also an important source of food. We get:

  • Milk – Cow, Buffalo, Goat
  • Meat – Chicken, Fish, Goat, Sheep
  • Eggs – Hen, Duck
  • Honey – Bees

👉 Foods from animals help us to grow strong and healthy.

🥗 Why do we need food?

  • To grow
  • To stay healthy
  • To get energy
  • To fight diseases

✅ Summary:

  • Food comes from plants and animals.
  • We eat different types of food to stay healthy.
  • We should never waste food.

Perfect 👍 Let’s make a Class 2 Worksheet on Sources of Food.


🌱 Sources of Food – Worksheet

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. We get milk from __________ and __________.
  2. Rice and wheat are __________.
  3. __________ makes honey.
  4. We get eggs from __________.
  5. Food gives us __________ to work and play.

B. Match the following

  1. Cow → (a) Honey
  2. Hen → (b) Milk
  3. Bees → (c) Eggs
  4. Mango → (d) Fruit

C. Tick (✔) the correct answer

  1. Which is a vegetable?

    • ( ) Apple
    • ( ) Carrot
    • ( ) Mango

  2. From where do we get oil?

    • ( ) Animals
    • ( ) Plants
    • ( ) Both

  3. Which of these is NOT from animals?

    • ( ) Honey
    • ( ) Rice
    • ( ) Egg

D. Answer in one word

  1. A fruit you like the most → __________
  2. A milk-giving animal → __________
  3. A food that gives energy → __________

E. Activity

Draw and color:

  • One food we get from plants
  • One food we get from animals

🍎 3.2 Different Types of Food 

Food is important for us. It helps us grow, stay healthy, and work/play. There are three main types of food:

1. ⚡ Energy-Giving Food

  • These foods give us energy to run, play, and work.
  • Examples: Rice, Wheat, Bread, Butter, Sugar, Potato, Oil, Ghee

👉 They are rich in carbohydrates and fats.

2. 💪 Body-Building Food

  • These foods help us grow and make our muscles strong.
  • They repair our body when we are hurt.
  • Examples: Milk, Eggs, Meat, Fish, Pulses, Cheese, Nuts

👉 They are rich in proteins.

3. 🥦 Protective Food

  • These foods protect us from diseases.
  • They keep our body healthy.
  • Examples: Fruits (Apple, Mango, Orange), Vegetables (Carrot, Spinach, Tomato), Milk

👉 They are rich in vitamins and minerals.

📝 Summary

  • Energy-giving food → Gives us energy (Rice, Potato, Bread).
  • Body-building food → Helps us grow (Milk, Pulses, Eggs).
  • Protective food → Keeps us healthy (Fruits, Vegetables).
  • We must eat all types of food. This is called a balanced diet.

Great 👍 Here’s a Class 2 Worksheet on Types of Food (Energy-giving, Body-building, Protective):

🍎 Worksheet – Different Types of Food

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. Rice and wheat are __________ foods.
  2. Milk and eggs are __________ foods.
  3. Fruits and vegetables are __________ foods.
  4. Food that protects us from diseases is called __________ food.
  5. Food that gives us energy is called __________ food.

B. Match the following

  1. Potato → (a) Protective food
  2. Apple → (b) Energy-giving food
  3. Milk → (c) Body-building food

C. Tick (✔) the correct answer

  1. Which of the following is an energy-giving food?

    • ( ) Mango
    • ( ) Rice
    • ( ) Egg

  2. Which of these makes our body strong?

    • ( ) Pulses
    • ( ) Sugar
    • ( ) Oil

  3. Which protects us from diseases?

    • ( ) Vegetables
    • ( ) Bread
    • ( ) Butter

D. Answer in one word

  1. A protective food you like → __________
  2. A body-building food you eat daily → __________
  3. A food that gives quick energy → __________

E. Activity

Draw and color:

  • One energy-giving food 🍞
  • One body-building food 🥛
  • One protective food 🍊



🍴 3.3 Food Habits of People – Class 2 Notes

Different people eat different kinds of food. Our food habits depend on the place we live, the climate, and our culture.

1. 🌾 Vegetarian Food

  • Some people eat only food from plants.
  • They do not eat meat, fish, or eggs.
  • Examples: Rice, Wheat, Vegetables, Fruits, Pulses, Nuts. 👉 They are called Vegetarians.

2. 🍗 Non-Vegetarian Food

  • Some people eat food from plants and animals.
  • They eat meat, fish, chicken, and eggs along with plant food. 👉 They are called Non-Vegetarians.

3. 🥛 People who take milk & plant food

  • Some people eat vegetarian food and also take milk, curd, butter, and ghee.
  • Milk is called a complete food.

4. 🌍 Food Habits in Different Places

  • In coastal areas, people eat a lot of fish and rice.
  • In north India, people eat wheat, chapati, pulses, and milk products.
  • In south India, people eat more rice, idli, dosa, coconut, and sambar.

📝 Summary

  • People have different food habits.
  • Some eat only plant food (Vegetarians).
  • Some eat plant and animal food (Non-Vegetarians).
  • Food habits depend on place, culture, and climate.
  • We should eat healthy food and never waste food.

🍴 Worksheet – Food Habits of People

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. People who eat only plant food are called __________.
  2. People who eat both plant and animal food are called __________.
  3. In coastal areas, people eat a lot of __________.
  4. In north India, people mostly eat __________ and pulses.
  5. In south India, people eat rice, idli, dosa, and __________.

B. Match the following

  1. Vegetarians → (a) Eat meat and fish
  2. Non-vegetarians → (b) Eat only plant food
  3. Coastal people → (c) Eat rice and fish
  4. North India → (d) Wheat, chapati, milk
  5. South India → (e) Rice, dosa, coconut

C. Tick (✔) the correct answer

  1. Which of these is eaten more in South India?

    • ( ) Wheat
    • ( ) Rice
    • ( ) Bread

  2. Who eats only food from plants?

    • ( ) Non-vegetarians
    • ( ) Vegetarians
    • ( ) Both

  3. People in coastal areas eat more:

    • ( ) Pulses
    • ( ) Fish
    • ( ) Nuts

D. Answer in one word

  1. People who eat chicken and fish → __________
  2. A food habit common in North India → __________
  3. A food common in South India → __________

E. Activity

Draw and color:

  • One food eaten in North India
  • One food eaten in South India
  • One food eaten in Coastal areas

Here are Class 2 Notes on Three Meals a Day in a very simple way for children:

🍽️ Three Meals a Day – Class 2 Notes

We should eat three main meals every day to stay healthy. These meals give us energy, help us grow, and keep us strong.

1. 🌞 Breakfast (Morning Meal)

  • The first meal of the day.
  • Eaten in the morning.
  • Gives us energy to start the day.
  • Examples: Milk, Bread, Idli, Dosa, Poha, Fruits, Eggs.

2. 🌤️ Lunch (Afternoon Meal)

  • The second meal of the day.
  • Eaten in the afternoon.
  • Should be a heavy meal because we need energy for work and play.
  • Examples: Rice, Chapati, Dal, Vegetables, Salad, Curd, Fish/Chicken.

3. 🌙 Dinner (Night Meal)

  • The third meal of the day.
  • Eaten at night.
  • Should be light and simple so that we can sleep well.
  • Examples: Chapati, Rice, Vegetables, Soup, Milk.

📝 Good Eating Habits

  • Eat meals at the right time.
  • Eat healthy food.
  • Do not eat too much junk food.
  • Always wash hands before eating.
  • Never waste food.

✅ Summary:

  • We eat three main meals → Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Breakfast gives us energy in the morning.
  • Lunch is the main meal of the day.
  • Dinner should be light.
  • Good eating habits keep us healthy.

Here’s a Class 2 Worksheet on Three Meals a Day:

🍽️ Worksheet – Three Meals a Day

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. We eat __________ in the morning.
  2. The afternoon meal is called __________.
  3. We eat __________ at night.
  4. The meal that gives us energy to start the day is __________.
  5. The night meal should be __________ and simple.

B. Match the following

  1. Breakfast → (a) Night
  2. Lunch → (b) Afternoon
  3. Dinner → (c) Morning

C. Tick (✔) the correct answer

  1. Which meal should be the heaviest?

    • ( ) Breakfast
    • ( ) Lunch
    • ( ) Dinner

  2. Which meal should be light?

    • ( ) Lunch
    • ( ) Dinner
    • ( ) Breakfast

  3. Which food is good for breakfast?

    • ( ) Chips
    • ( ) Fruits
    • ( ) Cold drink

D. Answer in one word

  1. The first meal of the day → __________
  2. The last meal of the day → __________
  3. The meal that keeps us active in school → __________

E. Activity

Draw and color:

  • What you eat for Breakfast 🌞
  • What you eat for Lunch 🌤️
  • What you eat for Dinner 🌙
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