Food nutrients and balanced diet

Water is important

• for excretion of harmful wastes

• as it is the main component of blood

• for maintaining normal body temperature

• All these options

This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.

• Protein

• Dietary fibre

• fats

• minerals

Adults require more carbohydrates and proteins than children.

• True

• False

Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Which nutrient provides more energy?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

• Vitamins and minerals

• fiber and food

• Fats and carbohydrates

• Protein and fats

Proteins are found in...

• meat, fish, eggs

• bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

• fruits and vegetables

What are substances found in food that your body needs for proper functioning, development, energy and growth? (Hint: There are 6 of them!)

• Vitamins

• Nutrients

• Nuts

• fibre

True or False. Eating too much fats can increase the risk of heart disease.

• True

• False

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

• Having variety of food shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients.

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.