food for thought

which food group is needed for energy?

• proteins

• carbohydrates and fats

• minerals

• none of the above

all types of meat have a fair amount of ___________

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• minerals

high intake of carbohydrates can cause ___________ in your body

• weak muscles

• increase in your blood sugar

• unhealthy

• fatigue

a diet consisting of a variety of different types of food groups and providing nutrients necessary for good health is called _____________

• minerals and vitamins

• balanced diet

• food labels

• none of the above

low intake of fats can cause _________________ in our body

• fatigue

• weakness

• high energy

• all of these

_______________ is the food group needed for digestion

• carbohydrates

• fats

• fiber

• all of these

Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.

• moderation

• sufficiently

• balanced

• variety

__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food

• fruits and vegetables

• chocolate and ice cream

• milk and cheese

• pancake and maple syrup

__________ are very important for help us grow and repair our bodies.

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• fats

• minerals

Two main carbohydrates in food are starch and sugar.

• true

• false