The Importance of Food

You need _____________ and _____________ for energy.

• Protein

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fats and carbohydrates

Why do we eat protein?

• To give us energy

• To help us build, maintain and repair muscles, skin and bones

• To help us digest our food

What helps you digest your food?

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Fibre

Which food contains carbohydrates?

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Proteins are found in

• Meat, fish and eggs

• Fruits and vegetables

• Potatoes and rice

What are the two categories of carbohydrates?

• Vitamins and minerals

• Starches and sugars

• Water and oil

What are vitamins and minerals sometimes called?

• Fats

• Micronutrients

• Carbohydrates

About what percentage of your body is made up of water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 10%

The foods at the bottom of a food pyramid must be consumed more than those at the top.

• True

• False

Which of the following foods is high in fat?

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