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Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body: chapter on a page
A cut of Shishya's notes for this chapter: the first paragraph of the introduction and the key ideas, formulas and facts, common mistakes and quick revision lists, word for word. Nothing is added or reworded; the worked examples are left out (they are on the chapter page).
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Fact-checked on 21 Oct 2026: an AI-assisted check of this note against cited sources; the errors it found were corrected that day. Some errors may remain.
Mind map
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The mind map as a list
- Key ideas
- Nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins and minerals
- Water
- balanced diet
- Formulas and facts
- energy-giving foods
- body-building foods
- protective foods
- Vitamin A keeps your eyes healthy.…
- Vitamin C helps heal wounds and…
- Vitamin D makes bones strong.…
- Calcium is a mineral needed for…
- Watch out for
- Thinking only expensive foods are…
- Believing fat should be completely…
- Drinking soft drinks instead of water
- Eating the same food every day
- Skipping fruits because they are not…
What this chapter is about
This chapter helps you understand why the food you eat matters for your body. Your body is like a machine that needs the right fuel to work well. Just as a car needs petrol and oil, your body needs different types of food to grow, play, study and stay healthy.
Key ideas
- Nutrients are the useful parts in food that your body needs. The main nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals; our body also needs dietary fibres and water.
- Carbohydrates give your body energy. Foods like rice, roti, bread and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
- Proteins help your body grow and repair itself. Milk, eggs, pulses (dal), paneer and fish contain proteins.
- Fats also give energy and keep your body warm. Ghee, oil, butter and nuts contain fats. Your body needs only a small amount of fats.
- Vitamins and minerals protect your body from diseases and keep different body parts working well. Fruits and vegetables are rich in these.
- Water helps carry nutrients around your body and removes waste. You should drink enough water every day.
- A balanced diet means eating the right amounts of different foods so your body gets all the nutrients it needs.
- Roughage or fibre comes from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It helps food move through your body and keeps your stomach healthy.
Formulas and facts to remember
- Carbohydrates and fats are energy-giving foods.
- Proteins are body-building foods that help you grow.
- Vitamins and minerals are protective foods that guard against illness.
- Vitamin A keeps your eyes healthy. Carrots and papaya contain it.
- Vitamin C helps heal wounds and fights infections. Amla and oranges are rich in it.
- Vitamin D makes bones strong. Sunlight helps your body make this vitamin.
- Calcium is a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Milk and green leafy vegetables contain it.
- Iron is a mineral needed for healthy blood. Jaggery and spinach are good sources.
Common mistakes
- Thinking only expensive foods are healthy → Simple foods like dal, rice, local vegetables and fruits also give all nutrients.
- Believing fat should be completely avoided → Your body needs some fat; just do not eat too much fried or oily food.
- Drinking soft drinks instead of water → Soft drinks have sugar but do not help carry nutrients; plain water is best.
- Eating the same food every day → Different foods have different nutrients, so eating a variety is important.
- Skipping fruits because they are not filling → Fruits give vitamins that cooked food often loses; eat them daily.
Quick revision
- Nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals; the body also needs water and roughage.
- Energy comes from carbohydrates and fats; growth comes from proteins.
- Vitamins and minerals protect the body and come mainly from fruits and vegetables.
- A balanced diet includes all nutrients in the right amounts.
- Drink plenty of water and eat roughage for a healthy stomach.
- Sunlight helps your body make Vitamin D for strong bones.