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Body-building food
The foods that help us grow and makes our
bones and muscles strong are called body-
building foods . Some of the body building
foods are pulses, beans, eggs, milk, nuts, etc.
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Dry fruits are known as body building food.
Protective foods
The foods that protect us from
diseases are called protective foods .
They help us to remain healthy.
These include fruits and vegetables.
Food Eaten Raw and Cooked
Some foods are eaten raw like fruits and
vegetables. Some foods are cooked before eating
like rice and wheat. Cooking makes the food
soft and tasty. Cooked food is easy to digest.
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People who do not eat food like fish, eggs and meat are called vegetarians.
People who eat food like eggs, fish and meat are called non-vegetarians.
Water
Water is an important part of our food. It helps to
digest the food. We should drink 8-10 glasses of
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