Nutrition in Animals

In the Class 7 NCERT Science book “Science”, the chapter “Nutrition in Animals” helps you understand how animals obtain and utilize food for growth and energy. You learn about the different steps of nutrition such as ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, and egestion.

As you explore the chapter, you study the human digestive system and understand the functions of different organs like the mouth, stomach, and intestines. You also learn about digestion in ruminants and simple organisms like Amoeba, which shows how nutrition varies among animals.

This chapter helps you connect science with your own body and eating habits. Through diagrams and activities, you develop scientific understanding of digestion and learn the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health.