The big picture
The ideas of this track, in one table.
| Idea | Remember | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Why we eat | Food gives energy, growth and repair. | A banana before a match. |
| What food carries | Seven components. Most foods carry several. | Dal: protein, carbohydrate, water. |
| Finding out | A colour or a mark is an observation. Naming the component is an inference. | Iodine turns blue-black on starch. |
| A balanced plate | Include every component. | Rice, dal, a vegetable and curd. |
| When one is missing | A long gap can cause a deficiency disease. A doctor decides. | Vitamin A: night blindness. |
| Eating mindfully | Variety, foods in season, no waste. | Mango in summer. |
Open Chapter 3, Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body. You have tried each idea.