4.L.2.1 Food and Non-food Groups

Match the following vocabulary words.

nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones

• fats

• Molecule made up of amino acids. Proteins are needed for the body to function properly.

• proteins

• Nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones

• carbohydrates

• Naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties

• food pyramid/plate

• The plate model represents the proportion of foods from each of the 5 food groups we should be eating across the day.

• minerals

• or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats,

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Match the following vocabulary words.

• substances

• the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions.

• survival

• A measurement of the energy content of food

• calories

• An odorless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes

• starch

• physical material from which something is made or which has discrete existence.

• vitamins

• A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy

Match the following vocabuary words.

• energy (caloric)

• sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink

• MyPlate

• the ability to do work

• fats

• a plate that is divided into four sections, with each section representing how much of each food group you should eat

• sugars

• the essential material requirements to support wellbeing, including housing, food and clothing.

• basic needs

• nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones.

_​ (a)   make up the largest section, followed by (b)   . Together, ​ (c)   and ​ fill half the plate while ​ (d)   and grains fill the other half.

• vegetables
• grains
• fruits
• proteins

The ​ (a)   of the ​ (b)   is to help people make smart ​ (c)   .

• purpose
• food group
• choices

What are the 2 food groups on the left of the MyPlate?

What are the 2 food groups that are equal on the Myplate?

What food group should we eat the least of?

The three basic food nutrients are:

• Carbohydrates, Water, and Fats

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

• Carbohydrates, Fats, and Minerals

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Vitamins

Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins