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Food Groups

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following food groups provides the body with a good source of energy?

a)

Fruits

b)

Dark green leafy vegetables

c)

Legumes

d)

Staples

2.

Rice, breads, porridge, green bananas and ground provision are examples of

a)

Staples

b)

Food from animals

c)

Fats and oils

d)

Dairy

3.

This food provides the body with protein.

a)

Meat

b)

Carrot

c)

Potatoes

d)

Watermelon

4.

What nutrient is found in fruits?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

5.

Nuts, avocado, coconut oil, olive oil are

a)

Foods from animals

b)

Fats and Oils

c)

Staples

d)

Legumes

6.

These foods should not be eaten often

a)

Ice cream, candies, and pastries

b)

milk, cheese, and eggs

c)

fish, meat and chicken

d)

carrots, sweet peppers and cabbage

7.

This nutrient is important as it helps to keep the body warm as well as protects the vital organs in the body.

a)

Fiber

b)

Proteins

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

8.

Type of carbohydrate that the body does not digest.

a)

Fiber

b)

Sugar

c)

Bananas

d)

Provision

9.

A variety of nuts, peas, and beans can be used to provide the body with protein. Which food group is this?

a)

Staples

b)

Food from Animals

c)

Legumes

d)

Fruits

10.

These food groups help protect and regulate our bodies.

a)

Staples

b)

Legumes

c)

Foods from Animals

d)

Fruits, Dark Green, Leafy and Yellow Vegetables

11.

This food group provides the body with a concentrated source of energy.

a)

Fats and Oils

b)

Staples

c)

Dark Green Leafy and Yellow Vegetables

d)

Fruits

12.

What is the main nutrient found in Staples?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

13.

Protein-rich foods found in foods from animals and legumes, help us to

a)

Grow

b)

Go

c)

Glow

14.

Staple foods and fatty foods gives us energy so our bodies can

a)

Grow

b)

Go

c)

Glow

15.

Vitamins found in fruits and vegetables boost our immune system and gives us a

a)

Grow

b)

Go

c)

Glow