Q1. What is Ugadi Pachadi?
Ans: A traditional food made with six different tastes.
Q2. Name the six tastes described in Ayurveda.
Ans: Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Q3. What are the six tastes called in Ayurveda?
Ans: Shad Rasa.
Q4. What type of food helps build our muscles?
Ans: Body-building foods.
Q5. Name one example of an energy-giving food.
Ans: Rice.
Q6. Name one example of a body-building food.
Ans: Pulses or milk.
Q7. Name one example of a protective food.
Ans: Fruits or vegetables.
Q8. What happens if we eat only one type of food?
Ans: Our body does not get all the nutrients it needs.
Q9. What are foods high in oil, salt, and sugar called?
Ans: Junk foods.
Q10. Give one example of junk food.
Ans: Chips or pizza.
Q11. Why should we avoid junk food?
Ans: Because it is unhealthy if eaten regularly.
Q12. What is a balanced food plate?
Ans: A plate containing all three food groups in the right amounts.
Q13. Name one water-rich fruit.
Ans: Watermelon.
Q14. What does water help us do in the body?
Ans: It helps in digestion and removes waste.
Q15. What method of cooking uses steam?
Ans: Steaming.
Q16. What is a solar cooker used for?
Ans: Cooking food using sunlight.
Q17. What does the term ‘Chef’ mean in French?
Ans: Head or director of the kitchen.
Q18. Why should we check food labels before eating packaged food?
Ans: To know the ingredients and expiry date.