NCERT Class 4 The World Around Us Our Wonderous World: Chapter 5 — Health and Well-being
This unit, 'Health and Well-being,' for Class 4 'The World Around Us' (Our Wonderous World) by NCERT, emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It covers balanced food, including energy-giving, body-building, and disease-preventive items, and introduces the six major tastes (Shada Rasa). The unit highlights mindful eating, the necessity of daily exercise, adequate rest, and gratitude for all resources. It also stresses the journey of food, from production to consumption, encouraging students to respect every effort, avoid food wastage, and appreciate the contributions of nature, people, and animals. This unit aims to foster a sense of responsibility towards health and well-being, preparing students for a healthy life within the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wonderous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — Health and Well-being |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 541 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of balanced food for energy, body building, and disease prevention.
- Identify the six major tastes (Shada Rasa) and their examples.
- Appreciate the journey of food and the efforts involved in its production.
- Recognize the need for mindful eating, daily exercise, and adequate rest.
- Develop gratitude for all resources and avoid food wastage.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Balanced food | A diet containing all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions. |
| Energy-rich | Foods that provide a lot of energy. |
| Body-building | Foods that help in the growth and repair of body tissues. |
| Disease preventive | Foods that help protect the body from illnesses. |
| Shada Rasa | The six major tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. |
| Mindful eating | Paying full attention to the experience of eating. |
| Gratitude | The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. |
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Practice questions
- Why is balanced food important for our body? Answer: Balanced food provides energy, helps in body building, and protects us from diseases.
- Name the six major tastes. Answer: The six major tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
- What does mindful eating mean? Answer: Mindful eating means paying full attention to the experience of eating, including the taste, texture, and smell of food.
- Why should we not waste food? Answer: We should not waste food because many people and elements work hard to produce it, and it is a valuable resource.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the 'Health and Well-being' unit?
The unit focuses on maintaining a healthy life through balanced food, exercise, rest, and mindful eating, while also fostering gratitude for food resources.
What are the benefits of balanced food mentioned in the unit?
Balanced food provides energy, aids in body building, and protects against diseases.
What does the unit teach about food production?
It teaches students to appreciate the hard work of nature, people, and animals involved in food production and to avoid wasting food.
Why is rest important according to the unit?
Rest is necessary for everybody to stay healthy and happy.
What is 'Shada Rasa'?
'Shada Rasa' refers to the six major tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
What is the role of exercise in this unit?
Daily exercise is highlighted as essential for proper health care and well-being.
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NCERT Class 4 The World Around Us — Our Wonderous World — Chapter 5 — Health and Well-being. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.