Eat Well, Stay Strong: Reading Passage “My Food” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet helps children understand the importance of eating healthy food. Through a simple and relatable passage, students learn about good eating habits, types of food, and how food helps the body stay strong and active. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It teaches children to connect daily routines with healthy habits. 
2. It strengthens understanding and memory through real-life examples. 
3. It helps build vocabulary related to health and nutrition. 
4. It encourages mindful eating and self-care awareness. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 📖 Reading Passage – My Food 
A cheerful passage about eating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, rice, milk, and chapati, and avoiding too much junk food such as chips and burgers. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students identify healthy and unhealthy foods, benefits of eating well, and the importance of clean water. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short responses about healthy habits, favorite foods, and how to stay strong and active every day. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. b) Energy 
2. a) Fruits and vegetables 
3. b) Junk food 
4. c) We may get sick 
5. b) Clean water 
6. c) Active and happy 

Subjective Questions: 
7. Fruits and vegetables are healthy; chips and burgers are junk foods. 
8. I like fruits because they are sweet and fresh. 
9. Healthy food helps us grow and stay strong. 
10. We can eat healthy food, drink water, and play outside. 

Help your child develop healthy eating habits and reading comprehension together with this fun, fact-filled worksheet! 
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