Food Groups and Nutrition

What are the important things in food that keep us healthy and strong?

• Nutrients

• Goodies

• Tasty treats

• Healthy Bites

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Which kind of food keeps us warm, protects our organs and helps to carry vitamins around our body?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Fruits

• Vegetables

Do nuts, avocados, olive oils, fish, eggs and soy beans contain healthy or unhealthy fats?

• Healthy fats

• Unhealthy fats

Do processed foods, cakes, pastries and biscuits contain healthy or unhealthy fats?

• Healthy fats

• Unhealthy fats

Which kind of carbohydrate do fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy contain?

• Sugars

• Starches

Which kind of carbohydrate do rice, potatoes, breads, grains and cereals contain?

• Sugars

• Starches

Which kind of nutrient do meats, eggs, fish, dairy, seeds, nuts and beans contain?

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Nutella

• Carbohydrate

Which kind of nutrient helps us to grow, to stay healthy and fight diseases and to see well?

• Fats

• Vitamins and minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Cat food

Where can we find vitamins and minerals?

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Cakes and candy

• Rice and potatoes

• Cow eggs

Which parts of our body does calcium help to keep strong?

• Eyes and ears

• Mouth and nose

• Teeth and bones

• Shoes