1. Food is essential because it provides energy, helps our body grow and repairs damaged tissues. It contains important nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients keep us healthy, protect us from diseases and give us the strength to do our daily activities. WitRead more

    Food is essential because it provides energy, helps our body grow and repairs damaged tissues. It contains important nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients keep us healthy, protect us from diseases and give us the strength to do our daily activities. Without food, our body cannot function or stay alive.

     

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  2. Microbes are tiny living organisms present all around us — in soil, water, air, plants, animals and even inside our bodies. They cannot be seen with our eyes because they are very small. A microscope, a special scientific instrument, is used to view them. Some microbes are helpful, like those makingRead more

    Microbes are tiny living organisms present all around us — in soil, water, air, plants, animals and even inside our bodies. They cannot be seen with our eyes because they are very small. A microscope, a special scientific instrument, is used to view them. Some microbes are helpful, like those making curd, while others spoil food or cause diseases.

     

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  3. The uttapam spoiled due to the growth of mould, which is a colony of microbes. Microbes need moisture, air and warmth to multiply. The uttapam, left in a lunchbox for days, provided perfect conditions for their growth. As a result, it developed coloured patches, a bad smell and became unsafe to eat.Read more

    The uttapam spoiled due to the growth of mould, which is a colony of microbes. Microbes need moisture, air and warmth to multiply. The uttapam, left in a lunchbox for days, provided perfect conditions for their growth. As a result, it developed coloured patches, a bad smell and became unsafe to eat.

     

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  4. If spoiled food is eaten, it can cause food poisoning, leading to vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea. I remember drinking spoiled milk once, which made my stomach ache. My mother gave me buttermilk to settle my stomach and I rested for the day. Drinking clean water and avoiding more spoiled food heRead more

    If spoiled food is eaten, it can cause food poisoning, leading to vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea. I remember drinking spoiled milk once, which made my stomach ache. My mother gave me buttermilk to settle my stomach and I rested for the day. Drinking clean water and avoiding more spoiled food helped me recover quickly.

     

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  5. Yes, I experienced an upset stomach once after eating roadside food. I think it was caused by harmful microbes present in contaminated food or water. Such microbes can enter our stomach, upset digestion and cause pain or diarrhoea. Eating fresh, clean and properly cooked food can help avoid such proRead more

    Yes, I experienced an upset stomach once after eating roadside food. I think it was caused by harmful microbes present in contaminated food or water. Such microbes can enter our stomach, upset digestion and cause pain or diarrhoea. Eating fresh, clean and properly cooked food can help avoid such problems in the future.

     

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