Staple Foods true or false

A staple food is a basic but nutritious food that forms the basis of a traditional diet.

• True

• False

The staple food of China is pasta.

• True

• False

Sweets, chocolate, and ice cream are examples of staple foods.

• True

• False

Wheat, corn, and rice are examples of staple foods.

• True

• False

A staple food is normally the main portion of our diet that is eaten routinely.

• True

• False

Staple food is normally the smallest portion of our diet that is eaten once a year.

• True

• False

Staple foods vary from place to place, but typically they are inexpensive and provide us with energy.

• True

• False

Staple foods are very expensive to buy.

• True

• False

Staple foods supply one or more of these nutrients: carbohydrates (mainly starch), protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

• True

• False