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Posture

Body posture plays an important role in keeping us fit.
Every person has a different posture while sitting, walking,

standing, etc. Correct posture helps us in many ways:

1. Gives us a good appearance.

2. We do not get tired quickly.

3. Our muscles and joints can be used properly.

4. We don’t feel pain, especially in the back and neck.

Exercise
Exercise is very important for human body. It keeps us healthy and fit. There are

different types of exercises like cycling, playing, running, walking and yoga which
help us in many ways. Regular exercise helps in:

1. Proper sleep

2. Maintaining body weight

3. Energising the body

4. Providing relief from tiredness.

Let’s Recapitulate

A. Define.

1. Food preservation 2. Balanced diet
3. Nutrients

B. State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Fats are body-building food. ______

2. Proteins are energy-giving food. ______
3. Breathing leads to water loss in the body. ______

4. Jellying is one of the methods to preserve food. ______
5. Exercise is not important to stay fit. ______

Let’s Pronounce Together

carbohydrates minerals proteins exercise
preservation nutrients vitamins

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