Science Revision Diet and Digestion

Which does not belong to the group?

• fish

• chicken

• beans

• bread

Answer explanation

Fish, chicken and beans are the main source of protein. Bread is a source of carbohydrates.

Which does not belong to the group

• brown rice

• egg

• cereal

• pasta

Answer explanation

Egg is a source of protein, while brown rice, cereal and pasta are sources of carbohydrates.

Which does not belong to the group?

• olive oil

• broccoli

• water

• melon

Answer explanation

Broccoli, water and melon are good source of water.

Which does not belong to the group?

• chocolates

• rice

• sweets

• oil

Answer explanation

Rice is at the bottom of the Food Pyramid and we can eat a lot of it. Chocolates, sweets and oil are at the top, therefore, we can eat them sparingly.

Which does not belong to the group?

• milk

• lentil

• beans

• peanuts

Answer explanation

All provide protein but milk is a dairy product and the rest are legumes or nuts.

What do the amount of food at the bottom of the pyramid tell us?

Answer explanation

The foods at the bottom of the pyramid are sources of carbohydrates. They are at the bottom to signify that one can eat a lot of these foods.

This nutrient gives children energy. Active children eat a lot of it so that they can play, run, swim and do a lot of activities. What nutrient is this?

Children need this nutrient to grow. It helps in the growth and repair of muscles. We get this nutrient from meat and fish, milk and dairy products. What is this nutrient?

This mineral makes bones. A good source of it is milk.

We need this vitamin especially these days to fight colds. In addition, doctors prescribe this vitamins to fight the COVID virus.