Food Groups and Balanced Diets

Our body needs carbohydrates for...

• helping our muscles grow

• stopping us getting sick

• giving us energy

Our body needs __________ to help our muscles grow and repair.

• vitamins and minerals

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fats

What do we mean by 'a balanced diet'?

Bread, pasta and rice are all part of which food group?

• fats

• proteins

• fruits and vegetables

• carbohydrates

Pulses, beans and eggs are all part of which food group?

• protein

• dairy

• fats

• carbohydrates

Dairy products are mainly useful for which part of the body?

• bones

• hair

• heart

• stomach

What would a footballer want to eat to give him energy for a day of training?

• chicken

• pasta

• sweets

• carrots

We need the right amount of fats for...

• energy

• healthy function of our organs

• warmth

• all of these