Year 6 - Week 1 - Nutrition

What are the five main types of nutrients we need from our food?

Fibre is important because

• It gives us energy

• It helps bulk up waste so that it passes easily through the body

• builds muscle

Carbohydrates are mainly used by the body as

What does the body need to build its parts and keep them working properly?

• Protein

• Fats

• Minerals

Proteins perform many important jobs in the body. These include repairs and growth.

• True

• False

Which of these examples are minerals

• calcium

• iron

• salt

• all of the above

Mention the three main food groups

Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B

Vitamin A helps keep our eyes healthy

• True

• False

Vitamins are all water-soluble.

• True

• False