nutrition

The eatwell guide shows the types and proportions of the main food groups for a .............

• low calorie diet

• healthy balanced diet

• main meal

• unhealthy diet

Which food group is not essential to a healthy diet?

• food high in fat and sugar

• food low in fat

• food high in fat and dairy

• food high in sugar and starch

Protein is required in the body for ....

• warmth

• growth and repair

• energy

• protect vital organs

Fat is required in the body for .......

• good health

• growth and repair

• eliminate waste products

• warmth

Carbohydrates are required in the body for ..........

• energy

• growth and repair

• protect vital organs

• keep us warm

Sugars and starches are types of what?

• protein

• fat

• carbohydrate

• minerals

What three foods are a good source of protein?

• meat, eggs and potatoes

• meat, fish and eggs

• carrots, potatoes and fish

• apples, eggs and cheese

What three foods are a good source of carbohydrates?

• Bread, rice and sugar

• Sugar, pasta and milk

• meat, fish and butter

• bread, milk and cheese

What three foods are a good source of fat?

• Oily fish, rice and potatoes

• eggs, pasta and beans

• milk, cheese and bread

• Butter, cream and oily fish

Why is fibre required in the body?

• helps you lose weight

• helps to eliminate waste products

• gives you energy

• helps protect internal organs