WorksheetsFood Groups, Nutrients and Balance Diet
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
Water is important
for excretion of harmful wastes
as it is the main component of blood
for maintaining normal body temperature
All these options
This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.
Protein
Dietary fibre
fats
minerals
Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
You need ___________ and _____________
for ENERGY.
Vitamins and minerals
fiber and food
Fats and carbohydrates
Protein and fats
Proteins are found in...
meat, fish, eggs
bread, potatoes, rice, pasta
fruits and vegetables
Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?
Having variety of food shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients.
Food that are the same are unhealthy.
Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.
Which of the following statements is true?
A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.
Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.
A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in proper amounts.
A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in equal amounts.
Which among the following nutrients protects you from diseases?
Carbohydrates
Fibres
Fats
Vitamins
Bread, potatoes and tapioca are __________.
Food for protection
Body-building food
Energy-giving food
What is the function of energy-giving food?
To give us energy for work and play
To help us grow and develop
To help us repair our body
To protect us from diseases
Based on healthy food pyramid, which food that we need to eat the most?
on the top of pyramid
in the middle of pyramid
on the bottom of pyramid
To have a balanced diet, you need to eat __________.
a variety of food
one type of food
fruits and vegetables only
meat everyday
Which is an example of a dairy product?
bread
watermelon
bacon
milk
Your body gets vitamins, minerals and fibre from…
fruits and vegetables
meats, pulses, and fish
sugar, oil, and butter
What will happen if we lack/ deficiency of vitamin C?
Blindness
Scurvy
Rickets
Anaemia is causee by deficiency of
Protein
Iron
Iodine
Fat
__________ helps in protecting our body against diseases.
Minerals
Vitamins
Fats
Proteins
Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
What is essential for our body?
Proteins
Fats
Nutrients
Food
Green peppers have...
vitamins, minerals, and fibre
fats and carbohydrates
proteins
calcium
Which of the following is not a health benefit to eating fruit?
It may help you to gain weight.
It may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
It may protect against certain types of cancer.
It helps increase intake of potassium and fiber.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of dairy?
May reduce bone strength which can lead to osteoporosis.
Can build stronger bones and teeth.
May help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
May provide many nutrients to the body.
Food is grouped by _________________.
taste
look
what it gives our bodies
how full you get from eating it.
Which food group does the pear belong?
Fruit
Legumes
Staples
Fats and oils
