Food Groups DBE Grade 6

The important part of foods needed by the body

• diet

• nutrient

• protein

• vitamins

A food type that gives energy

• protein

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• minerals

A food type needed for growth and repair of the body

• protein

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• fats and oil

A food type which supplies large amount of energy

• protein

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• fats and oil

A food type which keeps the body working well

• protein

• vitamins and minerals

• carbohydrates

• fats and oil

What does the immune system do?

• repairs and grows the body

• protects the body from germs and diseases

• gives the body energy

• supplioes the body with large amount of energy

What do we call different types of foods

A term given to different foods a person or animal eats every day

Choose 3 types of foods which gives people carbohydrates

• apple

• potatoes

• rice

• eggs

• beans

Choose 3 types of foods which gives people proteins

• apple

• meat

• rice

• eggs

• beans