Toddler Nutrition

Match the following:

• A substance humans need a lot of

• Protein

• A macronutrient for long term energy

• Macronutrient

• A macronutrient for repairing cells

• Micronutrient

• A substance humans need a little of

• Carbohydrate

• A macronutrient for short term energy

• Fat

We need macronutrients in ​ (a)   amounts

• large
• small
• some

We need micronutrients in ​ (a)   amounts

• small
• some
• large

Which of these are starchy carbohydrate foods?

• Potato

• Apple

• Chicken

• Cheese

Which of these are protein foods?

• Sausage

• Chapati

• Carrots

• Milk

Which of these contain a lot of fat?

• Bread

• Cheese

• Cereal

• Fruit

Which of these is the definition of vitamins?

• Nutrients made by animals and plants

• Nutrients found in the ground and drawn up by plants then eaten by animals

Which of these is the definition of minerals?

• Nutrients made by animals and plants

• Nutrients found in the ground and drawn up by plants then eaten by animals

How many portions of starchy foods should a child aged 3-5 years have?

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

How many portions of fruits and vegetables should a child aged 3-5 years have?

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 5+