Plants and animals as sources of food:

We get various food products from plants and animals that are very important for the growth and maintenance of our body.

Some of the foods that we obtain from plants are given below:

(i) Fruit is one major food obtained from plants.

(ii) Vegetables of various types (roots, stems, and leaves) are obtained from plants.

(iii) Edible seeds, including cereals, pulses, and nuts are obtained from plants. These are very high in energy and protein content.

Some of the foods that we obtain from animals are given below:

(i) Milk is a major food obtained from cow and buffalo.

(ii) Egg is obtained from fowl.

(iii) Meat is obtained from fowl, fish, cow, goat, and buffalo.

Plants and animals are raised naturally and artificially to meet the food requirements of the growing population.