WorksheetsThe Importance of Food
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
You need _____________ and _____________ for energy.
Protein
Vitamins and minerals
Fats and carbohydrates
Why do we eat protein?
To give us energy
To help us build, maintain and repair muscles, skin and bones
To help us digest our food
What helps you digest your food?
Fats
Vitamins
Fibre
Which food contains carbohydrates?
Proteins are found in
Meat, fish and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Potatoes and rice
What are the two categories of carbohydrates?
Vitamins and minerals
Starches and sugars
Water and oil
What are vitamins and minerals sometimes called?
Fats
Micronutrients
Carbohydrates
About what percentage of your body is made up of water?
50%
60%
10%
The foods at the bottom of a food pyramid must be consumed more than those at the top.
True
False
Which of the following foods is high in fat?
