Eggs and Nutrition

The nutrient present in the highest amount in eggs is

• fats

• carbohydrates

• vitamin C

• protein

In which food group are eggs ?

• Milk and alternatives

• Meat, fish and alternatives

• vegetables

• fruits

Which vitamin found in eggs is also called the sunshine vitamin as we can also obtain it from sunlight on our skin.?

• calcium

• protein

• vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Vitamin D combines with calcium and phosphorus to do what in our bodies ?

• Build muscles

• Protect us against disease

• Build strong bones and teeth

• Grow our hair

Eggs help with healthy weight management because

• they are filling

• they are yellow

• they are nutritious

Vitamins A and E are also antioxidants found in eggs

• TRUE

• FALSE

Vitamins A is found in many yellow foods including the egg yolk

• TRUE

• FALSC

Antioxidants from eggs specially help the health of our

• legs

• nose

• ears

• eyes

The two nutrients which eggs do NOT contain are

• protein and fat

• protein and Vitamin C

• Vitamin C and carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates and fat

Eggs should be eaten with other foods containing vitamin C

Which of the following foods are high in Vitamin C ? Select more than one.

• carrots

• meats

• capsicum

• berries