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WorksheetsEatwell Guide - Starchy Carbohydrates
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What colour is the carbohydrates section on the Eatwell Guide?
yellow
green
blue
pink
These foods should make up a .......... of the food you eat everyday.
1/3
1/2
1/4
1/10
Why are potatoes included in this group?
The main nutrient they contain is starchy carbohydrate
They are the same colour as other foods in this group
They provide fibre
They contain vitamin C
What is the main function of starchy carbohydrate?
it provides us with energy
It provides us with fibre
It provides us with vitamin C
It makes us feel full
Which of the foods listed below from this group do not come from grains (cereals)?
Plantain
Porridge
Bread
Pasta
Why is it important to eat brown or wholemeal versions of foods from these groups?
These contain more fibre
These contain more vitamin C
These contain less fat
These contain less fibre
Which is not a function of fibre?
Helps strengthen our immune system
Makes us feel full for longer, helping to control how much we eat
Slows down the rate of digestion
Helps to keep our digestive system functioning and eliminate waste
Which would be the healthiest way of cooking potatoes?
Baked jacket potatoes - with skin
Deep fried as chips - no skin
Oven baked as wedges - no skin
deep fried as chips - with skin
Which of these is not a type of bread?
Gorilla
Tiger
Bloomer
Bagel
Which is an important tip for including foods from this group in your diet?
Eat a wide variety of foods from this group
Just eat the foods that you like
Eat the same foods at the same time everyday
Only eat these foods early in the day, not after lunchtime
Which of these is not type of rice?
Farfelle
Arborio
Basmati
Sushi
Which of these is a pasta dish?
Carbonara
Paella
Risotto
Moussaka
